Flying from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
Shanghai is eight hours ahead of Belfast. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which runs on the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to PVG, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Popular months like June or other busy periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Belfast to PVG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Belfast International Airport (BFS). Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
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BFS is about 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Belfast International Airport:
68% of flights taking off from Belfast International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Check out these connections between George Best Belfast City Airport and PVG:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
With public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in about 25 minutes. The terminal is roughly 5 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your Belfast to PVG flight:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 69%. This figure shows how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you have a late flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near PVG:
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is $901. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,339. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Belfast to PVG. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
February is the most popular month for flights from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Visit Shanghai in April if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Book a Belfast to PVG plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport 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. As soon as you've booked your flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Tower are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Shanghai itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 306 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Puyang is another must-experience destination in China and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No journey is complete without experiencing Poet Town, Xuanlushan Scenic Area and Pujiang Art Gallery.