Question 1

How long is the flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong typically takes around 11 hours. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 17 hours 15 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 13 to 14 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong are operated by, among others, Lufthansa and China Eastern. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Emirates (via Dubai), China Airlines (via Taiwan-Taoyuan) and Air France (via Paris - Charles de Gaulle). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong, there are on average around 1 to 2 flights per day. The number of flights can vary by day of the week and season. If you are flexible with your dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

On the route from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong, there are around 13 to 14 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong usually departs at 7:05 AM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Shanghai Pudong.

Question 8

When does the last flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong usually departs at 7:10 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

For flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong, offers from China Eastern, Air India and China Airlines are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline works for you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong are most frequently searched for travel in February, May and September. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more options or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

For flights from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong, departures on Thursday, Friday and Sunday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or better-priced offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

For trips from Frankfurt to Shanghai Pudong, stays of 12, 13 and 16 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

Question 13

Which airports near Frankfurt are frequently used for flights to Shanghai Pudong?

Accepted Answer

In addition to Frankfurt airport, users also frequently search for flights from Dusseldorf and Stuttgart to Shanghai Pudong. Alternative departure airports can offer more choice of flight times, airlines or prices. Also check how accessible each airport is for you.

Question 14

Which airports near Shanghai Pudong are frequently chosen as a destination?

Accepted Answer

If you want to travel to Shanghai Pudong, Shanghai may also be worth considering as destination airports. These airports are frequently checked by users as an alternative. When comparing, consider whether a cheaper flight is really worth a longer onward journey.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 10/16/26 2 Stopovers (DUB, PEK) LH0976, HU0752, HU7613 20h 55min	Return -	Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines	?	$498
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 09/17/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI2030, AI0352 17h 05min	Return 09/29/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0351, AI2025 18h 40min	Air India		$665
Best option Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 09/01/26 direct MU0220 10h 45min	Return 02/04/27 direct MU0219 12h 00min	China Eastern Airlines		$914
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 09/06/26 1 Stopover (FCO) U22993, MU0788 17h 05min	Return 09/27/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0351, AI2029 27h 35min	easyJet, China Eastern Airlines		$1,332
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 09/17/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI2030, AI0352 17h 05min	Return 09/29/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0351, AI2025 18h 40min	Air India	?	$701
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 09/17/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI2030, AI0352 17h 05min	Return 09/29/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0351, AI2025 18h 40min	Air India		$702
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 09/17/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI2030, AI0352 17h 05min	Return 09/29/26 1 Stopover (DEL) AI0351, AI2025 18h 40min	Air India		$716
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 09/07/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY1412, HO1608 13h 15min	Return 01/20/27 1 Stopover (HEL) HO1607, AY1415 17h 00min	Finnair, Juneyao Airlines		$737
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 09/01/26 1 Stopover (CAN) CZ0332, CZ3550 16h 55min	Return 02/04/27 1 Stopover (CAN) CZ3549, CZ6041 41h 25min	China Southern Airlines		$738
Frankfurt Shanghai Pudong	Outbound 09/07/26 1 Stopover (HEL) AY1412, HO1608 13h 15min	Return 01/20/27 1 Stopover (HEL) HO1607, AY1415 17h 00min	Finnair, Juneyao Airlines		$740

Cheapest outbound flight from	497,80 $
Roundtrip from	664,49 $
Flight duration	min. 10:35 / max. 11:10
Return flight duration	min. 11:50/ max. 12:35
Distance	8870 km
Flights per week	24
Departure airport	Airport Frankfurt-Main (FRA)
Departure country	Flights from Germany
Arrival airport	Airport Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Destination country	Flights to China
Departure country - Arrival airport	Germany - Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Departure airport - Destination country	Frankfurt-Main - China

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