Cheap flights from Newcastle to Shanghai

Book early for January, which is the cheapest month in the available price data, and do not wait for a last-minute bargain on a long-haul route. November appears in the price calendar too, before December's holiday rush. December and the Christmas and school-holiday period tighten availability, while late January and February usually feel calmer once holiday travel has passed. March and April sit between winter and spring breaks, and June brings summer-holiday pressure, so flexible dates help. Weekdays and morning departures can be less pressured, but the whole itinerary matters more than the first flight.

Easyjet is the low-cost name in this mix; Lufthansa, British Airways, Emirates, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Qatar Airways and Air France are full-service, while KLM Cityhopper, HOP! and Accesrail also appear on the list. Because no flight is direct, every journey connects somewhere, and the transfer airport, waiting time and fare rules can matter as much as price. Low-cost base fares may exclude checked baggage, seat choice and meals; full-service tickets often include more, but only your fare conditions say what is covered. Compare the whole itinerary and check baggage, seats and change fees before paying.

Getting into central Shanghai from Pudong International takes longer, usually by metro, airport train or taxi, while Hongqiao International sits closer to the western districts and feels more like a city airport. Both have metro links, taxis and airport buses, but Pudong is a proper excursion and Hongqiao is the quicker transfer. Check which airport your flight uses before booking a hotel or onward train, because the two are on opposite sides of the city and a late arrival can mean a long cross-town ride. Allow extra time for immigration and baggage, and keep your hotel address in Chinese characters for the driver.

Currency

CNY (¥)

Power sockets

Type A, C, I · 220 V

Language

Putonghua

Emergency number

110, 119, 120

Driving side

right

Calling code

+86

Internet domain

.cn, .中国

Population of Shanghai

24.9 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check what the fare includes, especially bags, seats and meals on low-cost tickets.
• Confirm which Shanghai airport you use and whether your return departs from the same one.
• Compare connection times and terminals, since separate tickets can mean rechecking baggage.
• Make sure your passport and any China visa or transit requirement is in order before booking.
• Recheck prices across January and nearby months if your dates are flexible.
• Look at weekday departures and early flights when comparing long-haul options.