Flying from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Mumbai.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your BOM to PVG flight.
During popular months such as November, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Mumbai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport. These are the top stopovers between BOM and PVG:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Don Mueang Airport
Hanoi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Mumbai Airport (BOM) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
$208 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Mumbai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. A return flight starts at $433. These prices can change depending on demand.
It's a good idea to book in advance if you want to find cheap tickets from BOM to PVG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Mumbai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from BOM to PVG.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Mumbai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
Handy information about Mumbai Airport (BOM)
When it comes to Mumbai Airport's on-time performance, 56% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Mumbai Airport is about 24 kilometres from central Mumbai. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Mumbai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near BOM:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
If you're arriving on a late Mumbai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Venture beyond Shanghai and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong Airport to the centre of Shanghai has a drive time of about 1 hour 5 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Mumbai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Mumbai Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport for August if you'd like to visit Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from BOM to PVG in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another major stop in China, consider Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are among its highlights.
