Flying from Warsaw to Shanghai: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Warsaw. Explore your options departing from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) or Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI) when organising your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai.
When it comes to working out where to arrive in Shanghai, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are the primary hubs.
To ensure you get on your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you have a passport from Poland, you'll need an embassy visa to visit China. This applies if you're booking a cheap flight from Warsaw to Shanghai for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules ahead of booking and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Warsaw
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Warsaw, WAW can be reached in approximately 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 9 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Warsaw to Shanghai? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Frederic Chopin Airport:
Warsaw-Modlin Airport (WMI)
WMI is around 40 kilometres from central Warsaw. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour and 1 minute.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai? Check in to a hotel near Warsaw-Modlin Airport before your adventure officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late flight from Warsaw to Shanghai. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Central Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Once your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 21 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai:
How to find the cheapest flights from Warsaw to Shanghai
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Warsaw to Shanghai is 257 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 489 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Shanghai. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Warsaw to Shanghai across each month. It's the best way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from checking for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Shanghai every day.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Warsaw to Shanghai. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the busiest month for flights from Warsaw to Shanghai. To avoid the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai for August if you'd like to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Warsaw to Shanghai sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shanghai right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Warsaw to Shanghai:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are just a couple of the leading attractions to add to your Shanghai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Shanghai Tower.
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