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Quick Flight Summary from Almaty to Shanghai

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    22,692
  • Direct flight duration 9 hour 5 min
  • Arrival airports SHA / PVG
  • Best days to book Friday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    20,385

Cheapest flights from Almaty to Shanghai

Best Price

Air China

Air China
12 Jul, Sun23:25
Almaty – Shanghai
12h 25m
1 stop
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Air China

Air China
17 Jul, Fri23:25
Almaty – Shanghai
9h 55m
1 stop
ALAPVG
Shortest Flight

Air China

Air China
22 Jul, Wed21:50
Almaty – Shanghai
9h 5m
1 stop
ALAPVG

Air China

Air China
24 Jul, Fri21:50
Almaty – Shanghai
9h 5m
1 stop
ALAPVG

Air China

Air China
29 Jul, Wed23:25
Almaty – Shanghai
9h 55m
1 stop
ALAPVG

Air China

Air China
31 Jul, Fri23:25
Almaty – Shanghai
9h 55m
1 stop
ALAPVG

Air China

Air China
7 Aug, Fri21:50
Almaty – Shanghai
9h 5m
1 stop
ALAPVG

Air China

Air China
1 Aug, Sat23:25
Almaty – Shanghai
12h 20m
1 stop
ALAPVG

Air China

Air China
2 Aug, Sun21:50
Almaty – Shanghai
9h 5m
1 stop
ALAPVG

Last update: 11 July 2026 10:01

Estimated Prices for Almaty to Shanghai Flights

Cheapest Day22 July Wednesday
Best Price
22,692
Average Price
24,854
27,150
22,692
25,893
11Sat
Jul
24,891
12Sun
22,941
13Mon
22,941
14Tue
25,603
15Wed
25,617
16Thu
23,627
17Fri
25,841
18Sat
25,551
19Sun
23,600
20Mon
27,150
21Tue
22,692
22Wed
23Thu
25,667
24Fri
25Sat
25,739
26Sun
22,941
27Mon
26,074
28Tue
25,594
29Wed
25,739
30Thu
22,924
31Fri
23,949
01Sat
Aug
23,949
02Sun
27,011
03Mon
27,011
04Tue
24,179
05Wed
06Thu
24,244
07Fri
08Sat
09Sun

Key Features of the Airlines

Information compiled by AI. For the most up-to-date information, contact the airline.

Transportation to Airport from Almaty City Center

Almaty Intl. Airport

You don’t have many options to get to Almaty Airport from the city center; however, you can reach the airport by taking a taxi or renting a car.

In addition, you can also go to the airport by your car and park it to the parking area at the airport.

Taxi

You can arrive at Almaty Airport in a short time from the city center by taking a taxi, which allows you to easily travel at less traffic. The taxis you can get all around the city could be a little costly for you; however, it is the option you can prefer thanks to its advantage as a fast means of transportation and due to the fact that there are not many options.

Rent a car

The most comfortable option you can choose to get to Almaty Airport might be renting a car. You can prefer driving the rental car to reach the airport easily and comfortably as well as you can rent it with a driver.

You can rent a car from the car rental offices in the city center.

Airport Information

International and intercity flights are made at Almaty Airport in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Almaty Airport, which is an important transportation center for Almaty, has a single terminal building for Domestic and International flights.

You can arrange your flight by choosing from Air Astana, SCAT and Bek Air companies at the airport, where you can meet your basic needs before and after the flight.

Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport

Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Located 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport. The airport is located in the Pudong district and is an important international hub for Air China.

Rail

Shanghai is an important city in terms of tourism and trade and it features an advanced rail network that continues to evolve. The rail system is an important transportation alternative, providing access to the People’s Square, which is located in the city center, the train station, and the World Trade Center.

You can get to the city center by taking the Maglev train from the airport to Longyang Station. From here transfer to metro line 2, which will take you to the city center. During certain times of the year metro line 2 will extend all the way to the airport, making direct access between the city center and the airport a possibility. Using the rail system you can get to the city center in about an hour and a half.

Bus

Buses aren’t a very popular method of transportation to the city center when you take the changing traffic conditions into consideration. However, buses are a viable transportation alternative if you’re traveling to coastal towns and the surrounding areas. Buses to the city center from the airport can take up to 2 hours. The S1 Yingbin bus is the most commonly used; the bus has a total of 4 stops before reaching the main train station.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic conditions in the city. English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend that you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese handy. Taxis take about 40 minutes to get to the city center; this can vary depending on the traffic.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the arrivals terminal at the airport. To get to the city center from the airport take Huaxia expressway to the North-South expressway. This will take you over the Huangpu River to People’s Square, and over Wusong River to the main train station.


Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport

Shanghai is the most populated city in China, which is the most populated country in the world. With a population of about 20 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest cargo port, which attracts millions of industrialists, businessmen, and investors to the city every year. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district, and handled about 40 million passengers in 2014. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights to nearby areas.  

Rail

The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is located right next to Terminal 2 at the airport. The station features 2 major lines that run through it, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the city center.

Airport Bus

Due to its close proximity to the city center accessing Hongqiao Airport by road is very convenient, except during rush hour. To get to the city center from the airport you can use bus line 941 during the day. Bus line 941 provides transportation to the central train station. If you land at night you have to use night bus 316 to get to the city center.

Taxi

The airport is located 13 km from People’s Square in the city center. Therefore most passengers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The total time can vary depending on the traffic but on average it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located by exit number 4 at Terminal 2.  

Rental Car

The fact that the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and many other areas makes renting a car an attractive alternative. The rental car offices are located in Terminal 2. To get to the city from the airport go south on Hongyu Road and connect to the G50 Expressway, which goes east. This will connect you to the Yan’an Road, which goes directly to the People’s Square, passing by Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Times Square.

Shanghai Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Saturday
11 Jul
Rain
32°27°
Sunday
12 Jul
Rain
31°27°
Monday
13 Jul
Clear
33°28°
Tuesday
14 Jul
Rain
35°28°
Wednesday
15 Jul
Clear
38°28°

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