Travelling from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport (YIW): what you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out the ideal departure point for your flight from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport (YIW). Explore your options for departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), two of the city's main airports.
Shanghai and Yiwu (where Yiwu Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Shanghai to YIW. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is about 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the best route and your public transport options.
Have an early flight from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to SHA from the centre of Shanghai in around 21 minutes. The airport is approximately 14 kilometres away.
Kick off your vacation early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Shanghai to YIW, kick back in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
About Yiwu Airport (YIW)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YIW instead:
Getting from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to central Yiwu
From Yiwu Airport, Yiwu is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 14 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
C$81 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport. Return flights start from C$163. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
To score flight tickets from Shanghai to YIW, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
April is the quietest time to travel to Yiwu. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport.
The warmest month in Yiwu is August, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 38ºC. Book your flights from Shanghai to YIW in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -2ºC and 12ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport.
More about Yiwu
Start your Yiwu trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Yiwu Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
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