Flying from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is one hour behind Fukuoka.
Flights from FUK to PVG start at 09:30 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 18:15 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, you can choose from 216 weekly Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your FUK to PVG flight.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, so getting to Shanghai (and then seeing more parts of China!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with Spring Airlines on this route.
China Eastern Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates FUK to PVG flights, with 73.15% of its services arriving as planned.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FUK and PVG:
Incheon International Airport
Gimhae International Airport
Kansai International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fukuoka Airport (FUK) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
C$85 is currently the best price for a one-way Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. A return flight starts from C$160. These prices may change depending on demand.
To get cheap tickets from FUK to PVG, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure date.
The cheapest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Fukuoka Airport (FUK)
The address for FUK is 348 Kamiusui, Hakata Ward.
68.19% of flights that depart Fukuoka Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Fukuoka Airport from central Fukuoka, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near FUK? If you're boarding an early flight from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Book a hotel near PVG if you're catching a late Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel where the road takes you with a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Shanghai and beyond.
Book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks before your departure date to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during peak season, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometres away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Shanghai in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Fukuoka Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FUK to PVG in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
Suzhou is another well-known destination in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without dropping by Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.