Flying from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 11 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Rome.
Flights from FCO to PVG start at 20:15 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 22:00 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of ten weekly Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your FCO to PVG flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Shanghai (and then seeing more of China!) is a snap with China Eastern Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering FCO to PVG flights. A reliable 85.11% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between FCO and PVG:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Brussels Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
$293 is the best price for a one-way Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start from $503. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from FCO to PVG, book early. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
70.57% of flights that leave from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport make it to their destination on time.
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is about 32 kilometers from central Rome. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Need a convenient hotel close to FCO? If you've booked an early flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Consider staying in a hotel near PVG if you have a late Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car and discover parts of Shanghai that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Increase the odds of getting the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometers away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the center driving.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you want to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FCO to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shanghai. Around 274 kilometers away to the west, top sights here include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometers west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are highlights.