Travelling from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Munich Airport (MUC): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport.
The timezone in Munich is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Shanghai.
You can choose from ten weekly Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Lufthansa is the earliest flight you can take. Lufthansa operates the latest service of the day at 23:35.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PVG to MUC flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Lufthansa is your ticket to exploring Munich (and maybe even some other great parts of Germany!). Browse the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport offered by this carrier.
The majority of passengers choose to travel with Lufthansa on this route.
With an impressive 89.53% of services arriving on schedule, Air China is the most punctual carrier operating PVG to MUC flights.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Stopovers between PVG and MUC include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Brussels International Airport
Helsinki Vantaa Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Munich Airport (MUC)
ج.م. 15,452 is the best price for a one-way Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport flight. A return flight starts from ج.م. 33,937. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PVG to MUC, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PVG to MUC by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
82% of flights leaving Shanghai Pudong Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PVG.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near PVG. Whether you have an early flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Munich Airport (MUC)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near MUC instead:
Pick up a Munich Airport rental car and discover Munich and beyond with your own set of wheels. OK Mobility, Alamo and Sixt are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Munich Airport about two weeks before your trip.
When to fly to Munich Airport (MUC)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport. September is the busiest month to head to Munich. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
Book your flight from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Munich Airport for July if you'd like to go to Munich during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to MUC in January. Average temperatures are between -8ºC and 6ºC then.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Munich, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Travel about 499 kilometres north-west to Essen to check off its leading attractions. From PACT Zollverein to Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Germany, consider Stuttgart, roughly 193 kilometres north-west of Munich. Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart are key highlights.
