Flying from Hohhot Airport (HET) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 35 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Hohhot.
Each week, there are 28 Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, go for the 07:25 China Eastern Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 21:20 with China Eastern Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your HET to PVG flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Air China has direct flights from Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Shanghai — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
Air China is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
Air China ranks as the leading on-time carrier for HET to PVG flights, with 94.17% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between HET and PVG:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Zhengzhou Airport
Jinan Yaoqiang Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hohhot Airport (HET) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Right now, $135 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $377. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HET to PVG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when looking for a flight from Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HET to PVG by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Handy information about Hohhot Airport (HET)
HET's address is Airport Expressway Side Rd..
Hohhot Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from HET land at their destination as scheduled 85% of the time.
Hohhot Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Hohhot. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to HET? If you're boarding an early flight from Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel close to PVG if you have a late Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel where the road takes you with a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong Airport, Shanghai is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
April is the most popular month for flights from Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Shanghai in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your flights from Hohhot Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HET to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its popular sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Suzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without experiencing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
