Travelling from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Durham Tees Valley Airport is located in Durham. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is eight hours ahead of Durham.
Allow plenty of time to get on your MME to Shanghai flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Finding a flight ticket from MME to Shanghai with a stopover is easy. Whether you want to potentially save on your fare or discover a new city, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options. A major stop is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
The journey from central Durham to MME takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 31 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near MME? If you're boarding an early flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Shanghai, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Durham Tees Valley Airport, 67.01% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Shanghai
RM3,813 is currently the best price for a one-way Durham Tees Valley Airport to Shanghai flight. Return flight tickets start at RM4,799. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap flights from MME to Shanghai, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai takes around 50 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 56 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Shanghai. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and explore corners of Shanghai that aren't in every guidebook. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from MME to Shanghai. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Shanghai. Following your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Following your MME to Shanghai flight, settle in at a hotel close to SHA. These are some comfortable options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Why work around someone else's schedule? Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and steer your own course. Book a set of wheels here with Hertz.
Generally speaking, the sooner you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Lock in your ride from SHA as soon as you know your dates.
The address for Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Travel to Shanghai during the high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Shanghai in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your Durham Tees Valley Airport to Shanghai flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MME to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Shanghai
After booking your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Shanghai, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Shanghai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are major attractions which should be on any good Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Nanjing City Wall, Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake.
Around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
