Travelling from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Shanghai is two hours behind Gold Coast and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your OOL to PVG flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between OOL and PVG include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Ngurah Rai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport (OOL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
At the moment, ₹ 31,258 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 71,945. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from OOL to PVG, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Gold Coast Airport (OOL)
74.82% of flights leaving from Gold Coast Airport arrive at their destination on time.
To reach Gold Coast Airport from central Gold Coast, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near OOL? If you're catching an early flight from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that don't always get the spotlight.
Increase your chances of securing the lowest price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Gold Coast Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from OOL to PVG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of China, head for Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are the start of reasons to visit.