Flying from Shanghai to Moscow: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Shanghai. Check out your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) when reserving your flight from Shanghai to Moscow.
Moscow has a variety of airports you can fly into. Hop off the plane at Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Vnukovo Airport (VKO) or Moscow Domodedovo Airport (DME).
Around 9 hours 55 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Shanghai to Moscow flight.
Moscow's timezone is UTC+3, making Moscow five hours behind Shanghai.
The most popular route for flights from Shanghai to Moscow is from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO). You can choose from 22 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to set off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from PVG to SVO is the 09:25 China Eastern Airlines option. If you prefer to travel later, the final scheduled service is at 13:15 with China Eastern Airlines.
To ensure you make it on your Shanghai to Moscow flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Moscow
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap Shanghai to Moscow flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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Flying from Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for Shanghai to Moscow flights leaving from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
PVG is around 32 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Shanghai to Moscow or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Shanghai to Moscow flight, here's where you can stop when taking off from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)
SHA is around 13 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not book another night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your flight from Shanghai to Moscow:
The majority of flights that depart Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport get to their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 86%.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Arriving in Moscow
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to central Moscow takes around 35 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometers away.
Consider staying in a hotel near SVO if you're coming in on a late flight from Shanghai to Moscow. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Best time to go to Moscow
February is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Moscow, while July is the most popular. Find the ideal time to go to Moscow based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Shanghai to Moscow ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Moscow to range from 12ºC (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF). Look for cheap flights from Shanghai to Moscow around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Russia
Nizhniy Novgorod is just one of the many places in Russia waiting to be discovered once you've seen Moscow. Around 386 kilometres to the east, popular attractions include Monument to cosmonaut Komarov, A.M.Gorkiy Childhood Museum and Dlinnaya Staraya Lestnitsa.
Around 467 kilometres south of Moscow, Voronezh is another favourite stop in Russia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Dom Gardenina, Skver Dzerzhinskogo and Alleya Slavy Voronezhskikh Olimpiytsev-Dinamovtsev.
