Flying from Fuoshan Airport (FUO) to Shanghai: what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai and Foshan (where Fuoshan Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
The busiest route is from Fuoshan Airport (FUO) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). You can choose from seven weekly services between these two airports. China United Airlines offers a 16:00 departure between FUO and PVG.
For a relaxed start to your FUO to Shanghai 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 travel rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
You can book a direct Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai ticket. Start your trip at FUO and land at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
China United Airlines is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai.
To get to FUO from central Foshan, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a stress-free start to your travels? Stay near FUO. Whether you've booked an early flight from Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are a convenient choice:
94.11% of flights leaving Fuoshan Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of FUO.
FUO's address is Langxing Rd..
How to find the cheapest flights from Fuoshan Airport (FUO) to Shanghai
ر.ق. 1,162 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai flight. A return ticket right now is ر.ق. 1,787. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from FUO to Shanghai, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 56 kilometres. It takes about 50 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai. Book 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 on a typical itinerary. You can book your wheels with Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of getting the best possible rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from FUO to Shanghai is a smart move.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. Following your flight from Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai, it'll take you around 20 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near SHA. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your FUO to Shanghai flight:
Why be tied to someone else's timetable? Pick up a Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport rental car and set your own course. Reserve your wheels here with Hertz.
Get your ideal vehicle, not just whatever's left, by securing your ride from SHA before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when the airport is busy.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport can be found at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Best time to go to Shanghai
Travel to Shanghai during high season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Fuoshan 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 and 34ºC. Book your Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from FUO to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC and 10ºC.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Shanghai right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Fuoshan Airport to Shanghai:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Yu Garden, The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Shanghai Tower are popular attractions which should be on any good Shanghai itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've visited Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to tick off its top attractions. From Nanjing City Wall to Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall and Xuanwu Lake, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 241 kilometres south-west of Shanghai, Puyang is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Denggao Lansheng Building, Baozhang Yougu Scenic Area and 元宝山探险乐园.
