Travelling from Xiamen Airport (XMN) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Xiamen and Shanghai follow the same timezone, UTC+8.
Choose from 49 weekly Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 08:00 departure with China Eastern Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. Juneyao Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:50.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your XMN to PVG flight.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You'll find a range of airlines offering direct flights from Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Shanghai holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of China:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Juneyao Airlines.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering XMN to PVG flights. A reliable 89.58% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
How to find the cheapest flights from Xiamen Airport (XMN) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
At the moment, R 936 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 1,774. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from XMN to PVG, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Xiamen Airport (XMN)
XMN is located at 117 Xiangyun 1st Rd.
86% of flights departing from Xiamen Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from XMN.
Xiamen Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Xiamen. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to XMN? If you're catching an early flight from Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
If you're getting in on a late Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near PVG:
Go beyond Shanghai and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport several weeks before your departure date to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Xiamen Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from XMN to PVG sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its popular sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're ready to explore another corner of China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are highlights.