Travelling from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Taiyuan (the location of Taiyuan Wusu International Airport) and Shanghai are in the same timezone — UTC+8.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from TYN to Shanghai. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Shanghai are available for booking. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is where you'll disembark.
You'll find a variety of carriers that offer direct flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai, including:
Once you've booked flight tickets from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai, get your documents ready. A visa or passport isn't needed since you're travelling within China. As long as you have some other valid form of identification, such as a driver's licence or an ID card, you're ready to go.
To reach TYN from central Taiyuan, it'll take about 39 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel near TYN? If you've booked an early flight from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN) to Shanghai
C$66 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai. Return flights start at C$176. These fares can change depending on demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from TYN to Shanghai if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across the month when looking for a ticket from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to the centre of Shanghai takes around 49 minutes by car. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The centre of Shanghai is around 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Once your flight from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 21 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from TYN to Shanghai:
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai. July is the busiest month for a trip to Shanghai. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flights from TYN to Shanghai sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Taiyuan Wusu International Airport to Shanghai, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower are highlights which should feature on every Shanghai itinerary.
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