Flying from Bucharest to Shanghai: what you need to know
Bucharest's main base, Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai.
Touch down in Shanghai at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll need an embassy visa for China if you hold a passport from Romania and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements are subject to change. So before you lock in those cheap flights from Bucharest to Shanghai, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Bucharest to Shanghai. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
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Located around 21 kilometres from the centre of Bucharest, OTP can be reached in approximately 34 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 36 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your vacation? Stay near Bucharest Henri Coanda International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Shanghai or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 49 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Shanghai. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
As soon as your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 21 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is approximately 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
You'll find some cozy stays where you can make a pit stop near SHA. Tuck yourself in after your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai at one of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Shanghai
At the moment, C$494 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Bucharest to Shanghai. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$964. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Bucharest to Shanghai, book in advance. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Best time to go to Shanghai
April is the quietest month for flights from Bucharest to Shanghai, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai for August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC to 34ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from Bucharest to Shanghai sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Shanghai right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
Browse our range of car rentals once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Bucharest to Shanghai. Whether you're searching for an economy ride, a standard vehicle or something more luxurious, you can easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect deal.