Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 2 hours 10 minutes.
Shanghai is one hour behind Seoul and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Take your pick of 146 weekly Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights. The 08:25 departure with Korean Air is the earliest flight available. EASTAR JET operates the latest service of the day at 22:30.
To ensure you get on your ICN to PVG flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
There are direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, so getting to Shanghai (and then touring more of China!) is a breeze. Top carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Spring Airlines.
China Southern Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ICN to PVG flights. A dependable 92.73% of its services on this route land on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ICN and PVG:
Qingdao Liuting International Airport
Fukuoka Airport
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is AED 195. A round-trip fare right now is AED 386. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from ICN to PVG by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from ICN to PVG.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, 54.5% of flights complete their journey on time.
To discover the best way to get from central Seoul to Incheon International Airport, use navigation tools like Google Maps. The airport is approximately 48 kilometers from the city center.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 45 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near ICN:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel close to PVG if you're catching a late Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Shanghai and check out places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport several weeks ahead to lock in the best possible deal. If you're traveling during peak season, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
The street address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center by car.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Shanghai. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Incheon International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ICN to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 274 kilometers west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Suzhou is another must-experience destination in China and is around 80 kilometers west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without a visit to Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.
