Flying from Taipei to Shanghai: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Taipei to Shanghai. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the two main airports in Taipei.
Step off your plane in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
On average, direct flights from Taipei to Shanghai take 1 hour 55 minutes. Shanghai and Taipei are in the same timezone (UTC+8), which means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
The busiest route for flights from Taipei to Shanghai is from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). You can select from 225 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to head off first thing, the earliest flight from TPE to PVG is the 08:45 China Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 18:50 with China Eastern Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to Shanghai, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling over a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll need an embassy visa for China if you hold a passport from Taiwan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Taipei to Shanghai, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest information.
Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
If you're after a direct flight from Taipei to Shanghai, they're available from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE). Get from TPE to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in one seamless trip.
These are some of the popular airlines offering direct flights from Taipei to Shanghai jetting out of TPE:
Travelling from central Taipei to TPE takes about 1 hour and 24 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 42 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Taipei to Shanghai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
Want a direct flight from Taipei to Shanghai departing from Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)? Here's the great news — you can fly nonstop from TSA to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
There are numerous airlines that operate direct flights from Taipei to Shanghai. Compare your options below to see which carrier works best with your schedule departing from TSA:
You can reach TSA from the centre of Taipei in about 19 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 6 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Taipei to Shanghai, chill out in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport:
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 49 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're taking a late flight from Taipei to Shanghai. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. Once you've disembarked your flight from Taipei to Shanghai, expect a drive time of approximately 21 minutes to reach the heart of the city.
After your flight from Taipei to Shanghai, rest your head at a hotel near SHA. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Shanghai
At the moment, R 1,710 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Shanghai. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 2,773. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Taipei to Shanghai.
The cheapest month for tickets from Taipei to Shanghai is April. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Shanghai. To avoid the crowds, head to Shanghai in April.
Schedule your flight from Taipei to Shanghai for August if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Taipei to Shanghai sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Taipei to Shanghai, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are major attractions which should feature on any good Shanghai itinerary.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
Discover our lineup of car rentals once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Taipei to Shanghai. Whether you want a compact ride, roomy sedan or something more luxurious, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.
