£433 Cheap Flights from Helsinki Vantaa (HEL) to Shanghai Pudong (PVG)

Q: How much are return flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

The best price we found for a return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong is £431. 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.

Q: How long does it take to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

10 hours and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong.

Q: Which airlines fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

Juneyao Airlines, China Eastern and Finnair fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong.

Q: How many flights are there a week from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

As of May 2025, there are 12 flights per week flying from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong.

Q: When is the cheapest time to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

The cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong is usually May 2025.

Q: Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 .

Q: Can I get a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 6 minutes.

Q: How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Pudong?

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 Shanghai Pudong 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.

Q: When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Q: Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong with?

Currently, Lufthansa and Finnair offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Shanghai.£431 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Sun, 29 Mar.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £431, select.

Shanghai.£437 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Nov, returning Fri, 28 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 7 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 28 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Shanghai.£437 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Sep, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 12 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Shanghai.£437 per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Oct, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 21 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Shanghai.£437 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 13 Oct.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Shanghai.£450 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Apr, returning Tue, 5 May.Return flight with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Fri, 17 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 5 May, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £450, select.

Shanghai.£450 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Feb, returning Tue, 24 Feb.Return flight with Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Tue, 10 Feb, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Austrian Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £450, select.

Shanghai.£456 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 Jan, returning Thu, 29 Jan.Return flight with Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Helsinki Vantaa on Sun, 11 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Thu, 29 Jan, arriving in Helsinki Vantaa.Price includes taxes and charges.From £456, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in March.

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Helsinki to Shanghai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	£431
Cheapest month to fly	March
Average flight time	10 hrs, 6 mins
Most popular airline	Juneyao Airlines
Average flights per week	12

Finding cheap flights from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong: Frequently asked questions

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How long does it take to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

Which airlines fly direct from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

How many flights are there a week from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

When is the cheapest time to fly from Helsinki Vantaa to Shanghai Pudong?

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on?

Can I get a direct flight from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport?

How can I find the best flight deal to Shanghai Pudong?

When is the best time to book flights to Shanghai?

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Helsinki Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong with?

Travelling from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

The average length of a direct flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 10 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Helsinki.
Each week, there are nine Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, select the 00:40 Finnair flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 16:55 with Juneyao Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your HEL to PVG flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as June? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Finnair is your gateway to exploring Shanghai (and perhaps some other great parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Finnair on this route.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating HEL to PVG flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between HEL and PVG include:
- Frankfurt Airport
- Franz Josef Strauss Airport
- Incheon International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The lowest price we've found for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is £279. A round-trip fare right now is £433. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from HEL to PVG, book your trip six months before your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HEL to PVG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)

Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes about 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 12 miles from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 45 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to HEL:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your day of departure.

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 35 miles away. It takes around 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The quietest month for a flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

Shanghai has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. About 170 miles west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another corner of China, head for Suzhou, roughly 50 miles west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among the biggest draws.