Flying from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with working out where you'll leave from in Brussels. Brussels Airport (BRU) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) out of here.
Hop on a direct Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 11 hours 20 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Brussels.
Choose from 7 direct flights each week between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). This is the busiest route, with Hainan Airlines offering a 11am departure from BRU to PVG.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Brussels to PVG. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying over a peak time such as October? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
You can book a direct flight from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) out of Brussels Airport (BRU).
Hainan Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport jetting out of BRU.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between BRU and PVG is Hainan Airlines.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 77.14% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to PVG. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 20 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Brussels Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
72% of flights that leave from Brussels Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Make the most of your trip with a stopover on your flight from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and PVG:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
CRL is about 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Brussels South Charleroi Airport the day before your Brussels to PVG flight:
Brussels South Charleroi Airport has an on-time performance rate of 72%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you have a late flight from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near PVG:
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, central Shanghai is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Right now, $635 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $868. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Brussels to PVG by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
October is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). February is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
Book a Brussels to PVG plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Brussels to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Tower are a couple of big attractions to add to your Shanghai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
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 306 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Puyang is another standout destination in China and is around 257 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. No journey is complete without visiting Poet Town, Xuanlushan Scenic Area and Pujiang Art Gallery.