Travelling from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport (LCA): What you need to know
The timezone in Larnaca is UTC+2, which is six hours behind Shanghai. Larnaca International Airport is located in Larnaca.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Shanghai to LCA. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Shanghai to LCA that include a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PVG and LCA include:
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
PVG is about 48 kms (30 miles) from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in about 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 14 kms (9 miles) away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 30 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to LCA flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 86% of them arriving on schedule.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near LCA and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Larnaca International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Get Your Car, Aercar or 7777 Rent and explore beyond Larnaca's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport flight.
Getting from Larnaca International Airport (LCA) to central Larnaca
Central Larnaca is around 3 kms (2 miles) from Larnaca International Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport is £282. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £607. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to LCA, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport (LCA)
October is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport (LCA). Visit Larnaca in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Shanghai to LCA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Larnaca, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 36ºC.
February sees temperatures of between 9ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Larnaca
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Larnaca right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Larnaca International Airport:
Your visit to Larnaca should come with a bit of sightseeing. Leading attractions that belong on your itinerary include Sunset point, Old Turkish Quarter (Skala) and Mackenzie Beach.
Explore more of Cyprus
Larnaca has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Cyprus you should also see. Around 113 kms (70 miles) west of Larnaca, a trip to Paphos will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Paphos Mosaics, House of Dionysos and Pafos.
Around 105 kms (65 miles) northeast of Larnaca, Rizokarpaso is another favourite stop in Cyprus. No visit is complete without checking out Atatürk-Denkmal, Ayios Sinensis Kilisesi and Church of the Holy Trinity.