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Flights from London to Shanghai Starting at £276
Book one-way or return flights from London to Shanghai from as little as £276. Choose from the popular airlines below and book your flight today!
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- LGW21:2016h 40m1 stopPVG21:00Tue, Apr 9|London - Shanghai|China Southern Airlines£276£38428% OFF28% OFF£384£276
- LGW21:2016h 40m1 stopPVG21:00Sat, Apr 6|London - Shanghai|China Southern Airlines£276£38428% OFF28% OFF£384£276
- LGW21:2016h 40m1 stopPVG21:00Sat, Apr 20|London - Shanghai|China Southern Airlines£276£38428% OFF28% OFF£384£276
- LGW21:2016h 40m1 stopPVG21:00Sat, Apr 27|London - Shanghai|China Southern Airlines£276£276
- LGW21:2016h 40m1 stopPVG21:00Sat, Apr 13|London - Shanghai|China Southern Airlines£276£276
- LGW21:2016h 40m1 stopPVG21:00Tue, Apr 30|London - Shanghai|China Southern Airlines£276£276
- LGW21:2016h 40m1 stopPVG21:00Tue, Apr 16|London - Shanghai|China Southern Airlines£276£276
- LGW21:2016h 40m1 stopPVG21:00Tue, Apr 23|London - Shanghai|China Southern Airlines£276£276
- LHR22:0529h 5m1 stopPVG10:10Sat, Apr 20|London - Shanghai|Shenzhen Airlines£280£280
- LHR22:0529h 5m1 stopPVG10:10Fri, Apr 12|London - Shanghai|Shenzhen Airlines£280£280
- LON13:003h 5mDirectSHA14:00Tue, Mar 26|London - Shanghai|China Southern AirlinesFind More FlightsFind More Flights
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- CheapestLGW20:5531h 30m2 transferSHA11:25London Gatwick Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao International AirportMon, Apr 22Vueling Airlines£269
- LHR22:0529h 5m1 transferPVG10:10London Heathrow Airport - Shanghai Pudong International AirportWed, May 15Shenzhen Airlines£276
- SEN16:5538h 30m2 transferPVG14:25London Southend Airport - Shanghai Pudong International AirportFri, May 31easyJet£280
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Flight Information from London to Shanghai
Cheapest direct flight price | £275 |
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Cheapest return ticket price | £420 |
Cheapest month | January |
Peak season for travel | October |
Shanghai is the largest city in China and the busiest one too. Despite a population of over 24 million, the city has a lot of quiet historic locations and various tourist attractions to visit. The city’s strategic position at the mouth of the Yangtze River has given it the world’s busiest container ports. Shanghai provides a lot of opportunities to explore the water along the Chinese coast and its inland waterways. A beautiful combination of old Chinese culture and rich crowd, the city of Shanghai is one to visit.
Tip: Spring (March to May) and Autumn (September to November) are the best times to visit Shanghai. The place offers lovely weather and is less crowded during these seasons.
Traveling to Shanghai
There are many flights available from London to Shanghai at reasonable rates. However, China Eastern Airlines offers several cheap flights from London to Shanghai. There are also many direct flights from London to Shanghai available with British Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Airlines and more. The London to Shanghai flights are usually 12 hours long without any stops and end at Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Tip: It’s advised to book your flight tickets from London to Shanghai in advance as they get really expensive around Christmas and New Year.
Top Things to See in Shanghai
From old historic culture to quirky entertainment, Shanghai has a variety of things to offer for every tourist. Shanghai is known for its acrobatic arts around the world and Shanghai Circus World is an amazing place to experience it. The performances of Insertion of Time are as good as any Broadway Musical. You can also visit the Oriental Pearl Tower and get the thrill of looking down the entire city from its glass floor.
A trip down the Chinese history is sure to come with the Shanghai Museum that holds old Chinese coins, priceless paintings, and intricately carved ceramics. The five-floor museum holds over 120,000 pieces of art divided amongst 11 galleries. The city also features several beautiful water towns, Zhujiajiao being one of the best-preserved of the lot. The 1700 years old town has 35 ancient bridges and cruising under them is an experience of a lifetime.
Tip: Travel in the city with Shanghai Maglev Train and experience the best of technology and modern architecture.
Dining and Shopping in Shanghai
Take a trip down the Tianzifang are to experience old Chinese architecture. The area is filled with various boutiques, trendy studios and art galleries where you can buy little souvenirs to carry home. You can also visit Nanjing Road, one of the world’s largest shopping streets. The street witnesses about a million customers a day, and has stores selling everything from daily necessities to upscale items. Experience the best Asian food at Jin Xuan and HIYA, and if you wish to try other cuisines, you can visit Scena or Club Room.
Tip: Shanghai is also well known for its nightlife and you must visit one of its coveted clubs to experience it.
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