Flying from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Beirut.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your BEY to PVG flight.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the top stopovers between BEY and PVG:
Dubai Airport
Brussels Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is C$557. A round-trip fare is currently C$1,037. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BEY to PVG, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport, data shows 76.7% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Beirut to Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching an early flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near BEY:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
If you're getting in on a late Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PVG:
Set your own pace with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that most tourists miss.
Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks before your departure date to get the best deal. If you're travelling during a peak period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Beirut-Rafic Hariri International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you want to go to Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from BEY to PVG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its leading sights. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of China, consider Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are key reasons to visit.