Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is 5 hours.
Shanghai is one hour ahead of Phuket and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 24 weekly Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flights. The 00:20 departure with Shanghai Airlines is the earliest you can take. Juneyao Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:30.
To ensure you catch your HKT to PVG flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like January, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Shanghai (and then other destinations in China) is easy. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Shanghai Airlines.
Juneyao Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates HKT to PVG flights. An impressive 93.33% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between HKT and PVG include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Nanking / Nanjing Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of all flights leaving Phuket Airport, 73% land on time at their destination.
Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HKT:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. Check out the deals from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your date of travel.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The quietest month for a flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
When booking your flight from Phuket Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with the temperature ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to PVG around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without seeing Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
