Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Berlin.
Give yourself enough time to make your BER to PVG flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BER and PVG:
Frankfurt Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Right now, $644 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,017. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from BER to PVG, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for a flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from BER to PVG.
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Handy information about Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Of the flights that depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, 74.2% arrive on time at their destination.
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Berlin. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to BER:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel close to PVG if you're taking a late Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't on every traveller's list. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Improve your chances of scoring a great price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
Before locking in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BER to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without seeing Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.