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Travelling to Shanghai

Shanghai is easily accessible from across the globe.

With over 200 destinations directly connected to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), flying in for Intermodal Asia has never been easier.

To show you how easy, we've broken down a few popular routes below:

Top travel routes

Whether you're flying from Asia, the US or Europe, you'll find direct flight options available.

Singapore

Main airport with direct flights to Shanghai: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Flight Time: Approx. 5 hours
Airlines: Singapore Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China
Travel Tip: Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) offers numerous direct flights to Shanghai with frequent options every day.

South Korea

Main airport with direct flights to Shanghai: Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Flight Time: Approx. 2 hours
Airlines: Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Air China
Travel Tip: With multiple direct flights every day, you’ll have a wide range of options for your journey.

Australia

Main airport(s) with direct flights to Shanghai: Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Flight Time: Approx. 10 hours
Airlines: China Eastern Airlines, Qantas Airways, Air China
Travel Tip: Daily direct flights are available from multiple airports.

Malaysia

Main airport(s) with direct flights to Shanghai: Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), Penang International Airport (PEN)
Flight Time: Approx. 5.5 hours
Airlines: Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, AirAsia X
Travel Tip: With multiple direct flights every day, you’ll have a wide range of options for your journey.

Taiwan, China

Main airport(s) with direct flights to Shanghai: Taipei Taoyuan International Airport (TPE), Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH)
Flight Time: Approx. 2 hours
Airlines: China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, EVA Air, Shanghai Airlines
Travel Tip: With multiple direct flights every day, you’ll have a wide range of options for your journey.

United States

Main airport(s) with direct flights to Shanghai: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD)
Flight Time: Approx. 14 hours
Airlines: China Eastern Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air China
Travel Tip: Direct flights are available from key US hubs, making it convenient to reach Shanghai.

Travelling from somewhere else?

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) welcomes direct and connecting flights from around the world. If your country isn’t listed above, we recommend using Skyscanner or Google Flights to explore the best options from your local airport.

Check visa requirements

If you require a visa to enter China, we can support your application with a "Letter of Participation." Simply follow these three steps:

1) Register for the event and receive your unique registration key.

2) Request your visa letter using the application form.

3) Apply for your visa.

Please note: China offers 30-day visa-free travel to multiple countries, including UK, Canada, Brunei, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, New Zealand, Australia, Poland, Portugal, Greece, Cyprus, Slovenia, Norway, Slovakia, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, South Korea, Bulgaria, Romania, Croatia, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Malta, Estonia, Latvia, Japan, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Russia, and Sweden.

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