Travelling from Shanghai to Moscow: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can start your journey from in Shanghai. Check out your options departing from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) when booking your flight from Shanghai to Moscow.
Moscow has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO), Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Jump on a direct Shanghai to Moscow flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours.
Moscow is five hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC+3 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Shanghai to Moscow is from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG) to Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO). You can select from 25 services every week between these two airports. If you want to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from PVG to SVO is the 09:25 China Eastern Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the last available departure is at 13:15 with China Eastern Airlines.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Shanghai to Moscow flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Shanghai to Moscow flight. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
You can book a direct flight from Shanghai to Moscow jetting off from Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG). Begin your journey at PVG and arrive at Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO).
China Eastern Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct Shanghai to Moscow plane tickets from PVG.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save on your Shanghai to Moscow flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Shanghai Pudong Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PVG is around 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai to Moscow? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong Airport:
Shanghai Pudong Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from PVG arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
Break up your Shanghai to Moscow flight with a stop so you can freshen up or tick a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and Moscow include:
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Xi An Xianyang Airport (XIY)
Shenyang Airport (SHE)
On public transport, you can travel from central Shanghai to SHA in around 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 13 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Consider checking in to one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to Moscow:
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85% of flights leaving here arrive right on target.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Moscow
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO)
Moscow Sheremetyevo Airport (SVO) is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Moscow. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 35 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Shanghai to Moscow, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near SVO:
Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO)
Central Moscow is about 27 kilometres from Moscow Vnukovo Airport (VKO). After your flight from Shanghai to Moscow has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 45 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
There are some great places to lay your head close to VKO. Tuck yourself in after your Shanghai to Moscow flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME)
Head to the city centre after your flight from Shanghai to Moscow has landed. Central Moscow is around 40 kilometres from Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME) and takes roughly 45 minutes to reach by taxi or ride-share.
If you go by public transport, expect a journey of about 45 minutes.
Enjoy a low-stress, comfortable start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near DME after your Shanghai to Moscow flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or simply give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Best time to go to Moscow
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Shanghai to Moscow. August is the most popular month to visit Moscow. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Moscow is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Book your Shanghai to Moscow ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from Shanghai to Moscow in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) on average.
More about Moscow
Start your Moscow trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Shanghai to Moscow, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Red Square and St. Basil's Cathedral are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Moscow to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Bolshoi Theatre.
Explore more of Russia
You've done Moscow, now it's time to explore more of Russia. Journey about 386 kilometres east to Nizhniy Novgorod to tick off its leading sights. From Pamyatnik Mininu I Pozharskomu to Ascension Cathedral and Andrey Sakharov Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
Voronezh is another standout destination in Russia and is around 467 kilometres south of Moscow. No trip is complete without a visit to Resurrection Cathedral, Church of the Nativity and Planetarium.
