Travelling from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Explore your options for jetting out of Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP), Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
Around 11 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Milan. Shanghai Pudong International Airport is located in Shanghai, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
The busiest route is from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), with 10 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from MXP to PVG is the 11:30 Air China option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the final departure is at 12:30 with Air China.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Milan to PVG. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Milan
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)
Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) operate out of this terminal.
When departing from MXP, you can take a direct flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport with Air China.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Milan to PVG. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP). Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Zurich Airport (ZRH)
From central Milan, MXP is approximately 48 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
In search of a convenient hotel near Milano Malpensa Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY)
Orio al Serio International Airport (BGY) operates nonstop flights from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Air China offers direct flights from Milan to PVG leaving from BGY. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your bucket list. Whatever your plans, check out these options between Orio al Serio International Airport and PVG:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
BGY is around 64 kilometres from central Milan. It takes 58 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 2 hours and 18 minutes.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before catching your flight from Milan to PVG? Unwind in a hotel near Orio al Serio International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 49 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is Rs78,164. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs129,835. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Milan to PVG, reserve your trip 8 months before the departure date.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in April.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Book your flights from Milan to PVG in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Search for cheap flights from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Shanghai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Shanghai right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Milan to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
The Bund Sightseeing Avenue and Yu Garden are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Shanghai to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Shanghai Tower.
Complete your Shanghai trip with a car rental
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