Flying from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): What you need to know
The timezone in Coimbatore is UTC+5:30, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Shanghai. Coimbatore International Airport is located in Coimbatore.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Shanghai to CJB. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like February or other peak periods mean longer queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place on the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find a flight with a stopover. To check out your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Shanghai to CJB.
Located around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai, PVG can be reached in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
78% of flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to CJB flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 86% of them touching down right on cue.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Consider staying in a hotel near CJB if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
From Coimbatore International Airport, central Coimbatore is around 10 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Currently, $279 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $508. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to CJB. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport ticket.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Shanghai to CJB.
Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport. Choose the departure times, airlines and number of stops that make sense for you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB). Visit Coimbatore in December for a quieter experience.
Before locking in your Shanghai to CJB plane ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Coimbatore, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Coimbatore
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Coimbatore right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Shanghai to Coimbatore International Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial are must-visits when exploring Coimbatore.
Explore more of India
You've done Coimbatore, now it's time to discover more of India. Journey about 225 kilometres north to Bengaluru to check off its popular sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you want to check out another corner of India, head for Tirunelveli, roughly 274 kilometres south of Coimbatore. Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli are key highlights.
