Travelling from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) out of here.
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 45 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt is seven hours behind Shanghai. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt, which follows the UTC+1 timezone.
The busiest route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 22 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from PVG to FRA is the 12:05am China Eastern Airlines service. If you're looking to take off later, the final departure is at 11:50pm with Lufthansa.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to FRA, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You can jump on a direct flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport departing from PVG. Reserve your trip with one of these:
Most passengers choose to book seats with Lufthansa between PVG and FRA.
Lufthansa is the best performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Shanghai to FRA departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
78% of flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport. Here's where you can connect between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and FRA:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to FRA flight:
The majority of flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 86%.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be in bed in no time flat:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and explore beyond Frankfurt's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride around three weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
From Frankfurt Airport, central Frankfurt is around 11 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport is ج.م. 17,411. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 36,212. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Shanghai to FRA, book your ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Save money on your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport by using the search filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). August is when most people travel to Frankfurt. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in January.
Before locking in your Shanghai to FRA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Frankfurt Christmas Market, Frankfurt Book Fair and The Art of Banksy Exhibition are essential stops on your Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
Essen is just one of the many cities in Germany waiting to be explored once you've seen Frankfurt. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Germany, head for Stuttgart, roughly 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and Marienplatz are among its highlights.
