Travelling from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Shanghai. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) departing from here.
The average length of a direct Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight is 12 hours 40 minutes.
Rome is seven hours behind Shanghai. Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport is located in Rome, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
The most popular route is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO). Take your pick of 7 direct services each week. China Eastern Airlines operates a 12:25pm departure between PVG and FCO.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to FCO, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Reach your destination without the detour from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) are available from here.
When taking off from PVG, you can take a direct flight from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport with China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from PVG to FCO.
Among carriers on this route, China Eastern is the most consistent for on-time landings.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Shanghai to FCO that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between PVG and FCO include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Munich Franz Joseph Strauss Airport (MUC)
The journey from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78% land on schedule at their destination.
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. Check out these connections between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and FCO:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
SHA is about 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Shanghai to FCO flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport reach their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 86%.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near FCO:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, RentSmart24 or Noleggiare and explore beyond Rome's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around three weeks in advance of your Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport flight.
Getting from Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
From Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, central Rome is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
At the moment, RM1,117 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,951. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to FCO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across every month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
January is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), while June is the most popular. Figure out the best time to go to Rome based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Rome is August, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Shanghai to FCO plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport in January when temperatures are between 2ºC (36ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF).
More about Rome
Start your Rome trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Rome should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions you won't want to miss include Vatican Museums, St. Peter's Basilica and Saint Peter's Square.
Explore more of Italy
Rome has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Italy you should also see. Around 193 kilometres southeast of Rome, a trip to Naples will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Piazza del Plebiscito, Naples National Archaeological Museum and Gulf of Naples.
Around 241 kilometres north of Rome, Florence is another favourite stop in Italy. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Brunelleschi's Dome, David of Michelangelo and Uffizi Gallery.