Flying from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport (KHI): What you need to know
There are two main airports to jet off from in Shanghai. Explore your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when searching for a flight from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport (KHI).
Karachi is three hours behind Shanghai. Jinnah International Airport is located in Karachi, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Shanghai to KHI.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Shanghai to KHI leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
PVG is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% land on time at their destination.
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is approximately 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 20 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to KHI flight:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has earned its reputation for punctuality. 85.58% of flights leaving here arrive right when they're supposed to.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near KHI and get cosy, quick:
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Right now, $446 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $976. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to KHI. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
Cheap Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Shanghai to KHI.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that work for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Think about your travel style when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Karachi. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport (KHI), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
The warmest month in Karachi is May, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to KHI flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC (57ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).
More about Karachi
You have your flight from Shanghai to Jinnah International Airport organised, so all that's left to do is decide where you're going to stay in Karachi. Hadis Villa is a crowd favourite.
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Grand Jama Masjid & Bahria Quran Academy, Paradise Inn Resorts and Usmania Masjid are major attractions which should feature on any good Karachi itinerary.
Explore more of Pakistan
Karachi has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Pakistan just waiting to be explored. About 129 kilometres north-east of Karachi, a trip to Hyderabad will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Jamia Masjid, Madina Masjid and Baitul Mukarram Masjid.
If there's time to check out another side of Pakistan, consider Larkana, roughly 306 kilometres north of Karachi. Big Shivala Temple, Jinnah Bagh جناح باغ and Dharam Shala are key highlights.