Travelling from Shanghai to Venice: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can fly out of in Shanghai. Explore your options departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) when searching for a flight from Shanghai to Venice.
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Venice Treviso Airport (TSF) are Venice's major entry points.
The average length of a direct Shanghai to Venice flight is 13 hours 10 minutes.
Venice's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Venice seven hours behind Shanghai.
With five weekly flights between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Shanghai to Venice with China Eastern Airlines at 00:30. If you prefer to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight from PVG to VCE is with China Eastern Airlines at 00:50.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your Shanghai to Venice flight.
Flying during a popular month like April? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Venice
To secure cheap Shanghai to Venice flights, reserve your trip eight months before your departure.
The best month for picking up cheap plane tickets from Shanghai to Venice is January. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
You can book a direct flight from Shanghai to Venice taking off from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Begin your journey at PVG and land at Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE).
China Eastern Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Shanghai to Venice plane tickets leaving from PVG.
We make it easy to book a Shanghai to Venice flight with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to see the sights of the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Munich Airport (MUC)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Brussels International Airport (BRU)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near Shanghai Pudong Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Venice, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Shanghai Pudong Airport earns top marks for its on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PVG arrive at their destination as scheduled.
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
You can get to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes to cover the 13 kms (8 miles) or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to Venice, unwind in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85% of flights taking off from here land precisely when expected.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) to central Venice takes about 20 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kms (5 miles) away.
Getting there by public transport takes about 25 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Shanghai to Venice. Book one of these accommodation options near VCE instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Venice Marco Polo Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Italy Car Rent and experience the lesser-explored corners of Venice and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Venice Marco Polo Airport about two weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Venice flight.
Venice Treviso Airport (TSF)
Once your flight from Shanghai to Venice has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Venice is roughly 26 kms (16 miles) from Venice Treviso Airport (TSF).
If you hop on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 45 minutes or so.
After your flight from Shanghai to Venice, unwind at a hotel near TSF. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
RentSmart24, Noleggiare and Sicily by Car make collecting a Venice Treviso Airport rental car simple. These trusted providers are located around or in the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the lowest price by securing your ride from TSF one week in advance. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Venice
September is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Venice. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Venice in March.
The warmest month in Venice is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 30ºC. Book your Shanghai to Venice ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Venice around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Venice
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Venice right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Venice:
Grand Canal and Centro Storico di Venezia are a couple of major attractions to put on your Venice travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Saint Mark's Basilica.
Explore more of Italy
Venice has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Italy you'll want to see. Around 402 kms (250 miles) south of Venice, a visit to Rome will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Hill.
Around 241 kms (150 miles) west of Venice, Milan is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience major highlights starting with Leonardo's Last Supper Museum, Teatro alla Scala and Milan Cathedral.