Travelling from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Shanghai. Explore your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when booking your flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH).
The average duration of a direct flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport is 4 hours 20 minutes.
Phnom Penh is 1 hour behind Shanghai. Phnom Penh International Airport is located in Phnom Penh, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
With 14 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) is the busiest route. Spring Airlines operates the earliest flight at 17:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the last flight from PVG to PNH is with China Eastern at 20:00.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your flight from Shanghai to PNH.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is a convenient option for travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) depart from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport with China Eastern. This top carrier offers services from PVG.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore a different city. When browsing flights from Shanghai to PNH leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
From central Shanghai, PVG is approximately 56 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)? Browse the fares jetting out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport, browse these options when leaving from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Nanning Airport (NNG)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to SHA from central Shanghai in around 21 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Shanghai to PNH? Check in to a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
About Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
Book a hotel close to PNH if you're taking a late flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to central Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh International Airport to central Phnom Penh is around 30 minutes in a car. It's approximately 11 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport is $129. The cheapest price for a return flight is $333. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
You're more likely to find flight tickets from Shanghai to PNH when you book 8 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares on this route are typically at their lowest.
The cheapest month for tickets from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your plans.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Shanghai to PNH. You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
February is the quietest time to fly to Phnom Penh. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
The warmest month in Phnom Penh is March, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai to PNH in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between 20ºC and 33ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport.
More about Phnom Penh
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Phnom Penh right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport:
One of the best ways to experience Phnom Penh is to visit its most popular sights. Some highlights include Royal Palace, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum and Wat Phnom.
Complete your Phnom Penh trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Phnom Penh and explore at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Shanghai to Phnom Penh International Airport.