Travelling from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) to Shanghai: what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8. The city is seven hours ahead of Málaga, where Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport is located.
Give yourself enough time to get on your AGP to Shanghai flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from AGP to Shanghai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Málaga, AGP can be reached in about 15 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes.
Searching for a hotel close to AGP? If you've booked an early flight from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Shanghai, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
76% of flights departing from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport land at their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) to Shanghai
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Shanghai flight is ₹ 36,723. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 60,462. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from AGP to Shanghai. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Landing cheap tickets from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Shanghai is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to access the lowest prices across the month and score a sweet deal.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 50 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near PVG if you're coming in on a late flight from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Shanghai. Settle into one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from AGP to Shanghai. If you're planning to travel during a peak period, book even earlier to get the lowest price possible.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. After your flight from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 30 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
The trip will take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near SHA. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your AGP to Shanghai flight at one of these well-located options:
Save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from SHA ahead of time so you can simply grab the keys and be on your way.
You'll find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
February is the busiest month for flights from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Shanghai. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Shanghai in December.
Book a Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Shanghai plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from AGP to Shanghai in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Malaga-Costa del Sol Airport to Shanghai, explore our range of hotels including:
Shanghai Tower and Shanghai Museum are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Shanghai to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea.
