Flying from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Bangkok. Check out your options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) when booking your flight from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
To ensure you get on your flight from Bangkok to SHA, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your flight from Bangkok to SHA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
The distance from central Bangkok to BKK is roughly 32 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the quickest way to get there, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Suvarnabhumi Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Break up your flight from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Don Mueang International Airport and SHA include:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
DMK is about 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Bangkok to SHA? Unwind in a hotel near Don Mueang International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Reserve a hotel near SHA if you have a late flight from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Book a one-way ticket from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport from $119 or travel return from just $227. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To pick up flight tickets from Bangkok to SHA, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, making it easy to find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
July is the most popular month for flights from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Shanghai in April when it's quieter.
Lock in your flight from Bangkok to SHA for August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are essential stops on your Shanghai itinerary.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Bangkok to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport, the next step is choosing one of our car rentals in Shanghai. Explore the offers and easily compare your options on price, fuel policies, and more.