Travelling from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) taking off from here.
Book a direct flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai. The city operates in the UTC+8 timezone and is 3 hours behind Melbourne.
With 15 direct flights a week between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the busiest route. China Eastern operates the earliest flight at 11:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from MEL to PVG is with China Eastern at 22:30.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Melbourne to PVG.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Fly without interruptions from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are available from here.
China Eastern is a leading airline that offers direct flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport jetting out of MEL.
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Melbourne to PVG that includes a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MEL and PVG include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Xiamen Gaoqi International Airport (XMN)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The distance from central Melbourne to MEL is roughly 24 kilometres. Use Google Maps for the best way to get there, whether you prefer to drive or use public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
For a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, $228 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip starting from $409. These are the lowest fares right now but could change based on availability.
To score flight tickets from Melbourne to PVG, book your trip 8 months ahead of the departure date.
To snag the lowest price on your tickets from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, schedule your trip for May (it has the cheapest flights). Got flexible travel dates? Use the 'Whole month' function to find the most affordable day to fly.
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Customise your journey by applying filters. Choose the duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the ideal flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Melbourne to PVG for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
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