Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Barcelona.
Give yourself enough time to catch your BCN to PVG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BCN and PVG:
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Milano Malpensa Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
At the moment, RM1,512 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is RM2,469. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
It's usually best to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from BCN to PVG. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for a flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
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Handy information about Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN)
Of the flights that depart from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona-El Prat Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near BCN. Whether you have an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
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Give yourself a better shot at snagging a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a good idea.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at 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 most popular month for flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Shanghai in April.
Book your flight from Barcelona-El Prat 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).
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to PVG in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among its highlights.