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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Shanghai to Munich Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £554. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Munich.£531 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Munich on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £531, select.
Munich.£533 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Jul, returning Tue, 7 Jul.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Munich on Tue, 7 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £533, select.
Munich.£534 per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Munich on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £534, select.
Munich.£541 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 12 Jan, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Munich on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £541, select.
Munich.£549 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Wed, 30 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Munich on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £549, select.
Munich.£554 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Apr, returning Wed, 8 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Apr, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Wed, 8 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £554, select.
Munich.£554 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £554, select.
Munich.£554 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun, returning Sun, 28 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Sun, 28 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £554, select.
Munich.£555 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Jun, returning Sat, 4 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 24 Jun, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Sat, 4 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £555, select.
Munich.£555 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Apr, returning Tue, 2 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 2 Apr, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £555, select.
Munich.£555 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Wed, 21 Oct.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Wed, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £555, select.
Munich.£555 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 May, returning Mon, 15 Jun.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 28 May, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £555, select.
Munich.£557 per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Thu, 24 Sep.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £557, select.
Munich.£557 per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Apr, returning Wed, 13 May.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Wed, 13 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £557, select.
Munich.£561 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Sun, 5 Jul.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Sun, 5 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £561, select.
Munich.£568 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Jun, returning Thu, 6 Aug.Return flight with Emirates.Outbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 25 Jun, arriving in Munich.Inbound indirect flight with Emirates, departs from Munich on Thu, 6 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Price includes taxes and charges.From £568, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Munich

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Munich flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from £611
Apr
from £554
May
from £531
Jun
from £554
Jul
from £533
Aug
from £689
Sep
from £557
Oct
from £555
Nov
from £1,069
Dec
from £549
Jan
from £541
Feb
from £597

Direct flights from Shanghai to Munich

Shanghai to Munich: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Shanghai to Munich below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Munich.

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Shanghai to Munich: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£531
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time12 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineAir China
Average flights per week21

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Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Munich: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Shanghai to Munich is £531. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
12 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Munich.
Air China and Lufthansa fly direct from Shanghai to Munich.
As of March 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Munich.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Munich is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Munich Airport on Sunday, 24 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 12 hours and 49 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Munich but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Munich is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC): What you need to know

  • Shanghai's main base, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC).

  • Book a direct Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 12 hours 50 minutes.

  • Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport is located in Munich. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours behind Shanghai.

  • The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). There are 10 direct services every week. Lufthansa operates a 12:10am departure between PVG and MUC.

  • Your flight from Shanghai to MUC won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.

  • During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

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 Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) depart from this terminal.

  • Lufthansa is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport taking off from PVG.

  • The airline most travellers choose when flying between PVG and MUC is Lufthansa.

  • Air China stands out as the most punctual carrier on this route, with 89.53% of services arriving as scheduled.

  • A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Shanghai to MUC departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Brussels Airport (BRU)

    • Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

  • The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kms (30 miles) in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

  • 82% of flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport touch down at their destination on time. With its strong on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when jetting out of PVG.

  • You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. Here's where you can connect between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and MUC:

    • Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)

    • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

  • SHA is about 14 kms (9 miles) from central Shanghai. It'll take 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

  • Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to MUC flight:

  • The majority of flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport get to their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 85%.

  • You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

About Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near MUC:

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport flight.

Getting from Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC) to central Munich

  • From Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport, central Munich is around 40 kms (25 miles) away. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the city centre by car.

  • Travelling by public transport typically takes 40 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • £219 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport. Return flights start from £531. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.

  • Get cheap flights from Shanghai to MUC by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Finding a cheap plane ticket from Shanghai to MUC is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a better deal is available.

  • Find an affordable flight from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

The best time to fly from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)

  • September is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC). Plan your visit to Munich in January if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • Book a Shanghai to MUC plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Munich to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.

  • Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 6ºC.

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Explore more of Germany

  • Stuttgart is just one of the many places in Germany waiting to be explored after you've seen Munich. Around 193 kms (120 miles) away to the west, check out popular attractions including Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and State Gallery of Stuttgart.

  • If you're looking to explore another corner of Germany, consider Mannheim, about 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Munich. NTM National Theatre Mannheim, Planetarium Mannheim and Fountains at Mannheim Water Tower are key highlights.

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