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Quick Flight Summary from Baku to Shanghai

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    SAR 1,438
  • Direct flight duration 14 hour 55 min
  • Arrival airports SHA / PVG
  • Best days to book Thursday, Tuesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    SAR 1,749

Cheapest flights from Baku to Shanghai

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Air Astana

Air Astana
13 Jul, Mon19:55
Baku – Shanghai
1d 4h 30m
1 stop
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Air Astana

Air Astana
13 Aug, Thu19:55
Baku – Shanghai
1d 3h 10m
1 stop
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Air Astana

Air Astana
23 Jul, Thu19:55
Baku – Shanghai
1d 3h 10m
1 stop
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Air Astana

Air Astana
6 Aug, Thu19:55
Baku – Shanghai
1d 3h 10m
1 stop
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Air Astana

Air Astana
16 Jul, Thu19:55
Baku – Shanghai
1d 3h 10m
1 stop
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Shortest Flight

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
20 Aug, Thu21:25
Baku – Shanghai
14h 55m
1 stop
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China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
28 Jul, Tue22:40
Baku – Shanghai
20h 50m
1 stop
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Air Astana

Air Astana
10 Aug, Mon19:55
Baku – Shanghai
1d 4h 30m
1 stop
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China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
19 Jul, Sun22:40
Baku – Shanghai
20h 50m
1 stop
GYDPVG

Last update: 06 July 2026 09:10

Estimated Prices for Baku to Shanghai Flights

SAR 2,497
SAR 1,444
06Mon
Jul
SAR 1,600
07Tue
SAR 2,406
08Wed
SAR 1,888
09Thu
SAR 2,494
10Fri
11Sat
SAR 2,436
12Sun
13Mon
SAR 1,600
14Tue
15Wed
SAR 1,444
16Thu
17Fri
18Sat
19Sun
20Mon
21Tue
22Wed
23Thu
SAR 2,457
24Fri
25Sat
26Sun
27Mon
28Tue
SAR 2,429
29Wed
SAR 1,690
30Thu
SAR 2,497
31Fri
SAR 2,462
01Sat
Aug
SAR 2,406
02Sun
SAR 1,907
03Mon
SAR 2,406
04Tue

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Baku City Center

Heydar Aliyev Intl. Airport

Located along the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan’s capital Baku is a rising star in the East gaining notoriety for its oil, gas, and caviar. Baku is a city that attracts the attention people migrating from Asia and other countries in the region, and businessmen from all around the world. The city’s only airport is the Heydar Aliyev International Airport, named after the National Leader and third President of Azerbaijan. The airport serves 5 million passengers annually.

You can get to the airport, which is located 25 km away, from the city center by car or a combination of the metro and airport buses.

Airport Buses

The easiest and cheapest way to get to the airport from the city center is by airport bus. Bus line 116 departs from Vurgun Park, located in central Baku, and takes about 50 minutes to get to the airport.

Metro

The metro system in Baku provides transportation to many central locations in the city like the Old City, 28 May Street, and the Caspian Sea. However, to get to the airport from the city center you have to first take the metro and then get on a bus. From central locations in the city like the Old City, Cafer Cabbari, and Khatai you can take the metro to the 28 May and Koroglu stations. From here you can get on bus line 116, which runs to the airport or take a taxi to the airport.   

Personal Car

Since the city is rich in oil, fuel is cheap, making traveling by car a very attractive option. Getting to the city center from the airport is very easy. One of the city’s most important avenues, Heydar Aliyev Avenue will connect you to the Boyuk Shor Highway, which goes to the airport. From the highway take the Airport exit. The airport contains indoor and outdoor parking lots where you can park your personal car for a certain fee.

Airport Information

Although it is not very large Heydar Aliyev International Airport is an important junction, especially for passengers traveling between Europe and Asia. The airport offers passengers a variety of eating, drinking, and shopping venues.

The airport has 2 terminals, Terminal 1, which was completely renovated, and Terminal 2, which serves domestic flights. The airport contains world famous fast food chains like Burger King, McDonald’s, and KFC, as well as restaurants that offer delicious flavors unique to Azerbaijani cuisine.

The international terminal has a large Duty Free shop as well as souvenir shops where you can buy items unique to Russian and Azeri culture. The airport features free wireless internet connection. 

Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport

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 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 Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

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