Flying from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are Shanghai's main airports.
Prague is seven hours behind Shanghai. Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is located in Prague, which is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Your flight from Shanghai to PRG won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Heading off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it a piece of cake to book cheap flights from Shanghai to PRG that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between PVG and PRG include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
PVG is around 56 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, 78.11% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). It's a popular transfer point for flights from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) departing Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.
Driving from central Shanghai to SHA usually takes 20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 14 kilometres.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Shanghai to PRG flight? Unwind in a hotel near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85.58% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PRG and shut your eyes sooner:
Pick up a Vaclav Havel Airport Prague rental car and discover Prague and beyond with your own wheels. Rent Plus, Panek and Carwiz are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague flight.
Getting from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to central Prague
Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is roughly 13 kilometres from central Prague. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague is ر.ق. 996. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 2,016. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to PRG, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Prague. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Prague is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC and 27ºC. Lock in your Shanghai to PRG flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -8ºC and 5ºC.
More about Prague
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Prague right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Shanghai to Vaclav Havel Airport Prague:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Prague Castle, Wenceslas Square and Charles Bridge are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Prague itinerary.
Explore more of Czechia
You've seen Prague, now it's time to discover other corners of Czechia. Travel around 193 kilometres south-east to Brno to check off its must-visit sights. From Tugendhat Villa to Namesti Svobody and Botanicka Zahrada (Hortus Botanicus), there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 290 kilometres east of Prague, Ostrava is another favourite stop in Czechia. Start your sightseeing at Memorial of the WW2 victims, Landek and Landek Park.
