Travelling from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport (VIE): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport (VIE) out of here.
Jump on a direct Shanghai to Vienna International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 12 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Vienna is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Shanghai. Vienna International Airport is located in Vienna.
You can choose from 4 direct flights every week between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Vienna International Airport (VIE). This is the most popular route, with Austrian offering a 12:10am departure from PVG to VIE.
Your flight from Shanghai to VIE won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Fly without interruptions from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport (VIE) are available from here.
Austrian is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport taking off from PVG.
Austrian Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from PVG to VIE.
Austrian Airlines is the most punctual carrier on this route, with 70.37% of its services landing on time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to VIE. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these airports:
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
PVG is around 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from PVG land at their destination as scheduled 82% of the time.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport with a stop at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). One of the main stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and VIE, it's a good opportunity to recharge before the next leg of your journey.
You can arrive at SHA from central Shanghai in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Shanghai to VIE flight? Relax in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85% of flights departing here arrive right when they're supposed to.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near VIE and shut your eyes sooner:
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Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Central Vienna is around 18 kilometres from Vienna International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling on public transport takes around 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport is $378. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $688. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Shanghai to VIE, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for finding cheap Shanghai to Vienna International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
July is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport (VIE). Visit Vienna in December if you prefer a quieter experience.
When booking your Shanghai to VIE plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Vienna, with temperatures ranging from 14ºC (57ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport in January when temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF).
More about Vienna
Start your Vienna trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Vienna International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Historic Centre of Vienna, Vienna State Opera and St. Stephen's Cathedral are major attractions which should feature on every Vienna itinerary.
Explore more of Austria
Graz is just one of the many cities in Austria waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Vienna. Around 145 kilometres away to the southwest, well-known attractions include Cathedral, Hauptplatz and Schloss Eggenberg.
Around 177 kilometres west of Vienna, Linz is another essential stop in Austria. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Lentos Kunstmuseum (Museum of Modern Art Linz).