Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is eight hours behind Shanghai.
Leave enough time to make your SHA to LHR flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between SHA and LHR:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Daxing International Airport
Changsha Huanghua Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Right now, $322 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $829. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SHA to LHR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from SHA to LHR.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
85.58% of flights leaving Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from SHA.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to SHA? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and explore beyond London's main sights.
Booking your vehicle from London Heathrow Airport about one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from the centre of London. The drive time takes about 55 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. For smaller crowds, head to London in February.
The warmest month in London is July, with temperatures ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Book your flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SHA to LHR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom just waiting to be explored. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're ready to explore another side of United Kingdom, head for Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are key highlights.