Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is 14 hours ahead of Calgary, where Calgary International Airport is located.
To avoid missing your YYC to Shanghai flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
YYC is about 10 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Looking for a hotel close to YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
When it comes to Calgary International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.39% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Shanghai
The best price we've found for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Shanghai flight is R 8,701. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 16,555. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from YYC to Shanghai, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
If you have a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover corners of Shanghai that are off the usual tourist route. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks in advance of your flight from YYC to Shanghai. If you're travelling during a peak period, book even earlier to get the lowest price possible.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Central Shanghai is about 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). After your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 20 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your YYC to Shanghai flight:
Why run on someone else's schedule? Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Reserve a set of wheels here with Hertz.
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Secure your ride from SHA ahead of time so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.
You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Travel to Shanghai in peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Calgary International Airport to Shanghai flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YYC to Shanghai around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Calgary International Airport to Shanghai, browse our range of hotels including:
Yu Garden and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are a couple of top attractions to add to your Shanghai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
Puyang is another favourite destination in China and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.