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Cheap Flights From Shanghai To Amsterdam

Shanghai Pudong International and Hongqiao International both serve departures to Amsterdam Schiphol. The route from Shanghai to Amsterdam requires connections through various hubs rather than nonstop service. Whether you travel Xiamen Airlines or China Southern Airlines, your journey involves at least one transfer point before reaching the Netherlands capital.

Cheapest monthMarch
Airlines10
Direct flightswith a stop
Distance8,873 km
Direct flight time *11 h 16 min
Updated 2 Nov 2026

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Prices found on this route

Lowest fare found per airline in recent searches — click to search that date on kissandfly.com

AirlineFlightRatingDatePrice fromSearch
Cathay PacificCathay PacificCXwith a stop★★★★★ 4.54 Nov 2026from $470Search 4 Nov 2026
Vietnam AirlinesVietnam AirlinesVNwith a stop★★★★★ 4.24 Nov 2026from $495Search 4 Nov 2026
Xiamen AirlinesXiamen AirlinesMFwith a stop—4 May 2027from $551Search 4 May 2027
China Southern AirlinesChina Southern AirlinesCZwith a stop★★★★★ 3.94 May 2027from $572Search 4 May 2027
Eva AirEva AirBRwith a stop—4 Nov 2026from $606Search 4 Nov 2026
Etihad AirwaysEtihad AirwaysEYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.64 May 2027from $607Search 4 May 2027
FinnairFinnairAYwith a stop★★★★★ 4.44 May 2027from $613Search 4 May 2027
Qatar AirwaysQatar AirwaysQRwith a stop★★★★★ 4.74 May 2027from $627Search 4 May 2027
EmiratesEmiratesEKwith a stop★★★★★ 4.74 May 2027from $637Search 4 May 2027
Air SerbiaAir SerbiaJUwith a stop★★★★★ 4.34 Nov 2026from $659Search 4 Nov 2026

Source: fares found by Tickets Travel Network search engines, snapshot of 2 November 2026. Prices are converted to USD at an approximate rate; the exact price is shown on the booking site.

Price by month

Lowest fare found for each month in recent searches. Cheapest month: March — from $360.

MonthPrice fromDate
November 2026from $4704 Nov 2026
December 2026from $39721 Dec 2026
January 2027from $49911 Jan 2027
February 2027from $43813 Feb 2027
March 2027from $3604 Mar 2027
April 2027from $45218 Apr 2027
May 2027from $5514 May 2027
June 2027from $4443 Jun 2027
July 2027from $4349 Jul 2027
August 2027from $63422 Aug 2027
September 2027from $62611 Sept 2027
October 2027from $49722 Oct 2027

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Airports on this route

Distances are straight-line from the city centre

CityAirportTo centre
ShanghaiPudong International PVG34 km
ShanghaiHongqiao International SHA12 km
AmsterdamSchiphol AMS12 km

Route on the map

ShanghaiAmsterdam8,873 km
Shanghai – Amsterdam: 8,873 km in a straight line; Netherlands is highlighted. Land outlines: Natural Earth.

When to fly

December offers shorter days and colder temperatures in Amsterdam while providing the lowest fares on this connection. Travelers departing during autumn months may encounter milder conditions but typically face higher prices as demand increases. Weekday departures generally cost less than weekend travel across all carriers operating between these cities.

Airlines and what to expect

Full-service carriers like Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Gulf Air include meals and checked baggage in standard tickets. Budget options such as Juneyao Airlines may charge separately for luggage and seat selection on the same route. All airlines listed require passengers to verify connection times carefully since this is not a direct service.

Arriving — Amsterdam

Plan your ground transportation from Schiphol Airport well in advance of arrival since Amsterdam sits far from major train connections. Public transit links the terminal to city center stations within thirty minutes under normal conditions. Visitors should confirm their accommodation location relative to transport hubs before booking flights.

Before you go: Netherlands

Currency
EUR (€)
Power sockets
Type C, F · 230 V
Language
Dutch
Emergency number
112
Driving side
right
Calling code
+31
Internet domain
.nl
Population of Amsterdam
921 k (2023)
Time zone
UTC+01 (Europe/Amsterdam)

Country facts: Wikidata

Check before you book

  • Choose between Pudong International or Hongqiao International based on your hotel location and airline requirements.
  • Review whether your fare includes checked luggage before adding fees at the counter.
  • Confirm passport validity meets Netherlands entry standards for your nationality.
  • Verify that connection tickets are issued together rather than as separate bookings.
  • Check if travel insurance covers missed connections on multi-leg journeys.

Frequently asked questions

Shanghai – Amsterdam: when is it cheapest to fly?

The lowest price in recent searches was found for March 2027 — $360. Prices change daily; check the live price in the search.

Shanghai – Amsterdam: which airlines fly this route?

Airlines with offers on this route: Cathay Pacific, Vietnam Airlines, Xiamen Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Eva Air, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air Serbia.

Shanghai – Amsterdam: are there direct flights?

Only connecting flights were available in recent searches.

How long is the flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam?

The distance is about 8,873 km, so a non-stop flight takes roughly 11 h 16 min. Only connecting flights were found recently; a stop adds a few hours.

Which airports serve Shanghai – Amsterdam?

Shanghai: Pudong International (PVG), Hongqiao International (SHA). Amsterdam: Schiphol (AMS).

What is the time difference between Shanghai and Amsterdam?

Amsterdam is 7 h behind Shanghai.

Shanghai — more routes

ToAirlineFlightDatePrice from
ParisJuneyao Airlineswith a stop27 Dec 2026from $380
WarsawFinnairwith a stop17 Dec 2026from $439
KrakowAir Serbiawith a stop9 May 2027from $486

Shanghai: flights from the city

Amsterdam — flights from other cities

FromAirlineFlightDatePrice from
LondonEasyjetdirect6 Dec 2026from $30
KrakowAir Serbiawith a stop22 Nov 2026from $90
WarsawLOT Polish Airlineswith a stop1 Dec 2026from $104
BudapestTaromwith a stop13 Nov 2026from $134

Amsterdam: flights to the city

Search on kissandfly.com · $470