Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 12 hours 30 minutes.
Vienna is seven hours behind Shanghai and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from 12 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PVG to VIE flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
China Eastern Airlines is your ticket to exploring Vienna (and maybe even some other great corners of Austria!). Check out the direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with China Eastern Airlines on this route.
Austrian is the most punctual carrier that offers PVG to VIE flights, with 75.0% of its services landing on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PVG and VIE:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Right now, $502 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $908. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from PVG to VIE by booking at least seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Secure the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
78.11% of flights that take off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near PVG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Consider staying in a hotel close to VIE if you're on a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Vienna International Airport rental car and discover Vienna and beyond with your own wheels. U-Save, Wheego and Dryyve are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Vienna International Airport around one week ahead.
Getting from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to central Vienna
Vienna International Airport is approximately 23 kilometres from central Vienna. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vienna International Airport (VIE)
June is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Vienna in January.
The warmest month in Vienna is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Vienna International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 5ºC. Look for cheap tickets from PVG to VIE sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Austria
You've done Vienna, now it's time to discover other parts of Austria. Journey around 145 kilometres south-west to Graz to check off its top attractions. From Schlossberg to Kunsthaus Graz and Mausoleum of Emperor Ferdinand II, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Linz is another essential stop in Austria and is around 153 kilometres west of Vienna. No trip is complete without experiencing Ars Electronica Centre, Mariendom Linz and Hauptplatz.