Travelling from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's main airports.
Don Mueang International Airport is located in Bangkok. The city operates in the UTC+7 timezone and is 1 hour behind Shanghai.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Shanghai to DMK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it easy to plan a flight from Shanghai to DMK with a stopover. To see all your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between PVG and DMK include:
Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
From central Shanghai, PVG is around 56 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to get there.
Want a handy hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) offers nonstop flights from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
Get the most out of your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you decide to do, check out these options between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and DMK:
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
Macau International Airport (MFM)
Zhengzhou Xinzheng Airport (CGO)
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 21 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city centre.
It's your vacation, so why not extend it with an additional night away? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to DMK:
About Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near DMK instead:
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Bangkok. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour and 5 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport from C$139 or travel return from just C$325. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
We recommend booking as early as possible to lock in flight tickets from Shanghai to DMK. You're more likely to land a great deal and have a wider selection of flight times and dates.
Finding flight tickets from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across each month and land a great deal.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through push notifications or email. We'll let you know when the fares drop. Timing is key when finding flight tickets from Shanghai to DMK.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Bangkok in February when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Shanghai to DMK for April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
Travel in December for cooler conditions. Average temperatures range between 19ºC and 33ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Don Mueang International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
One of the best ways to experience Bangkok is to visit its leading attractions. Highlights include Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
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