Flying from Venice to Shanghai: what you need to know
Begin planning your holiday by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Venice to Shanghai. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Treviso Airport (TSF) are Venice's main airports.
Arrive in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
The average length of a direct Venice to Shanghai flight is 12 hours 5 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai seven hours ahead of Venice.
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Leave enough time to make your Venice to Shanghai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Shanghai
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap Venice to Shanghai flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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Flying from Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Venice to Shanghai, you can depart from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE). Fly from VCE to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) without making any stops.
China Eastern Airlines is a well-known carrier that offers direct Venice to Shanghai plane tickets leaving from VCE.
Travelling from central Venice to VCE takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Venice to Shanghai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Venice Marco Polo Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Venice Marco Polo Airport, data shows 75.29% of flights complete their journey on time.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
You can reach TSF from the centre of Venice in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 26 kilometres or so.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Treviso Airport the day before your flight from Venice to Shanghai:
70.17% of flights departing Treviso Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 32 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Venice to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Enjoy the freedom to roam with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that most tourists miss.
Increase your likelihood of scoring a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a wise move.
PVG is situated at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Once your flight from Venice to Shanghai has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 20 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 13 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
After your flight from Venice to Shanghai, rest your head at a hotel near SHA. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Line up some great tunes and hit the road in a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz and start exploring right away.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from SHA in advance. You can also avoid last-minute price hikes, especially during busy airport times.
You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the most popular month for flights from Venice to Shanghai. To skip the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Venice to Shanghai ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Venice to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shanghai right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Venice to Shanghai:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Shanghai travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres to the west, top sights here include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're interested in discovering another side of China, consider Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are highlights.