Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Sydney.
To ensure you get on your SYD to SHA flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between SYD and SHA:
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight is ₹ 21,538. A round-trip fare right now is ₹ 32,844. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you want to get cheap tickets from SYD to SHA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights leaving from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SHA if you're catching a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, book your vehicle from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
The address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Driving there takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to SHA in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another side of China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among its highlights.