Travelling from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): What you need to know
Belfast is home to two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) heading out from Belfast International Airport (BFS) or George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Belfast. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai.
To ensure you catch your flight from Belfast to PVG, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from Belfast to PVG with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Belfast International Airport (BFS), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between BFS and PVG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
The journey from central Belfast to BFS takes about 2 hours on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Of all flights departing from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% land on schedule at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Split up your flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between George Best Belfast City Airport and PVG include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
You can get to BHD from the centre of Belfast in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport takes roughly 20 minutes to cover the 8 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Belfast to PVG flight? Check in to a hotel near George Best Belfast City Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance of 68.3%. This figure shows how often flights that take off from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near PVG:
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
$899 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Return flights start from $1,112. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Belfast to PVG, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport ticket.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Belfast to PVG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as there's a price drop.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
The best time to fly from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). July is the peak month for travel to Shanghai. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Book your Belfast to PVG plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
Once you've booked your flight from Belfast to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
外滩-观景平台 and 外滩建筑群 are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Shanghai itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Shanghai Museum.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 306 kilometres away to the west, top sights here include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Around 257 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Poet Town, 江南第一家郑义门古建筑群 and Xuanlushan Scenic Area.
