Flying from Bucharest to Shanghai: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Bucharest. Check out your options departing from Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP) or Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU) when organising your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai.
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's major gateways.
Shanghai is six hours ahead of Bucharest and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your Bucharest to Shanghai flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bucharest to Shanghai
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Bucharest to Shanghai flight. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Bucharest
Bucharest Otopeni Airport (OTP)
We make it a breeze to book a Bucharest to Shanghai flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Bucharest Otopeni Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
OTP is around 16 kilometres from central Bucharest. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Bucharest Otopeni Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Bucharest to Shanghai, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bucharest Otopeni Airport, data shows 78% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Bucharest Baneasa Airport (BBU)
On public transport, you can travel from central Bucharest to BBU in around 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Bucharest Baneasa Airport the day before your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai:
The majority of flights that depart Bucharest Baneasa Airport reach their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
Arriving in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is approximately 32 kilometres. It'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Bucharest to Shanghai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Drive into your next adventure with a Shanghai Pudong Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Shanghai that most tourists miss.
Improve your chances of getting the lowest price by booking early. Reserving your ride from Shanghai Pudong Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) is around 13 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Once you've hopped off your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 40 minutes.
There are some great places to lay your head close to SHA. Tuck yourself in after your Bucharest to Shanghai flight at any of these well-located options:
Why base your plans around someone else's schedule? Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car and stay in control of your journey. Reserve a set of wheels here with Hertz.
Usually, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Secure your ride from SHA once your travel dates are set.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai. April is the busiest month for a trip to Shanghai. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Bucharest to Shanghai ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Shanghai to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap flights from Bucharest to Shanghai around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shanghai
Start your Shanghai trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Bucharest to Shanghai, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue are top sights which should be on any well-planned Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and The Memorial Hall of the Victims in Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders.
If you want to check out another major destination in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden (Zhuozheng Garden), Lingering Garden(Liuyuan Garden) and Pingjiang Road are highlights.