Flying from Amman to Shanghai: what you need to know
Amman's main base, Queen Alia International Airport (AMM), is where many great vacations begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Amman to Shanghai.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's major gateways.
To ensure you catch your flight from Amman to Shanghai, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
To travel to China for tourism purposes, you'll need an embassy visa if you hold a passport from Jordan. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the duration and purpose of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before booking your cheap flight from Amman to Shanghai.
Flying from Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Amman to Shanghai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Queen Alia International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
To get to AMM from central Amman, it takes about 43 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Amman to Shanghai? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Queen Alia International Airport:
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 56 kilometres. It'll take you around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Reserve a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late flight from Amman to Shanghai. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Following your flight from Amman to Shanghai, expect a drive time of approximately 21 minutes to get to the heart of the city.
You'll find some cozy hotels to drop your things at near SHA. Kick back after your flight from Amman to Shanghai at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Shanghai
Currently, C$599 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Amman to Shanghai. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,155. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To get your hands on cheap flights from Amman to Shanghai, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Shanghai
July is the most popular month for flights from Amman to Shanghai. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Shanghai in April.
Schedule your flight from Amman to Shanghai for August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Amman to Shanghai in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Amman to Shanghai, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are must-visits when exploring Shanghai.
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