Flying from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 15 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing.
Shanghai (the location of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport) and Beijing are in the same timezone — UTC+8.
With 258 weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from SHA to PEK is with Air China at 22:30.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SHA to Beijing flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can book a direct Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing ticket. Start your journey at SHA and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Direct flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing are offered by a good selection of airlines. Get on board with any of these:
Travelling from central Shanghai to SHA takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel close to SHA? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
85% of flights departing from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SHA.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Beijing
₹ 7,863 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing flight. A return ticket right now is ₹ 18,345. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from SHA to Beijing. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to the centre of Beijing takes around 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
Look into staying at a hotel close to PEK if you have a late flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
To get the best possible deal, reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from SHA to Beijing. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 48 kilometres from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Public transport will get you there in around 45 minutes.
Following your SHA to Beijing flight, settle in at a hotel close to PKX. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing. To escape the crowds, visit Beijing in December.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Book your Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from SHA to Beijing around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Beijing, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are major attractions which should be on every Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Beijing is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres southeast of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in China, head for Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are key reasons to visit.
