Flying private to Shanghai
Shanghai is served by 2 airports used by private jets, led by Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (ZSSS) — 30 minutes from the centre, customs on site.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport ZSSS
11,155 ft · 30 min · customs · 06:00–23:00 for GA (verify)
China's most developed business-aviation base, with a dedicated FBO terminal and hangars on the airport's west side, 30 minutes from Jing'an and Lujiazui. Slots and parking are managed tightly and stays may be limited during peaks; international arrivals require CIQ pre-notification. Preferred over Pudong for city access.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport ZSPD
13,123 ft · 50 min · customs · 24h
Shanghai's intercontinental hub with a business-aviation terminal on the east side, 50 minutes from Lujiazui by road or 8 minutes by maglev to Longyang Road. Handles heavy and widebody VIP aircraft and 24-hour arrivals that Hongqiao cannot; slot and parking limits apply.
What it costs to fly to Shanghai
| From | Distance | Flight time | Typical aircraft | One-way, 4 pax (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangzhou China | 75 nm | 0h 34m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Taipei Taiwan | 368 nm | 1h 37m | Turboprop | $8,180 – $11,920 |
| Seoul South Korea | 467 nm | 1h 58m | Turboprop | $8,797 – $12,855 |
| Tianjin China | 514 nm | 2h 08m | Turboprop | $9,404 – $13,772 |
| Beijing China | 581 nm | 2h 23m | Turboprop | $10,277 – $15,094 |
| Guangzhou China | 635 nm | 1h 49m | Light jet | $13,271 – $19,005 |
| Shenzhen China | 653 nm | 1h 51m | Light jet | $13,517 – $19,371 |
| Hong Kong Hong Kong SAR | 666 nm | 1h 53m | Light jet | $13,695 – $19,637 |
| Macau Macau SAR | 684 nm | 1h 56m | Light jet | $13,948 – $20,012 |
| Osaka Japan | 727 nm | 2h 02m | Light jet | $14,551 – $20,910 |
| Chongqing China | 765 nm | 2h 07m | Light jet | $15,086 – $21,704 |
| Nagoya Japan | 808 nm | 2h 13m | Light jet | $15,681 – $22,590 |
| Chengdu China | 896 nm | 2h 26m | Light jet | $16,903 – $24,407 |
| Tokyo Japan | 959 nm | 2h 35m | Light jet | $17,784 – $25,717 |
| Manila Philippines | 1,002 nm | 2h 41m | Light jet | $18,385 – $26,610 |
| Sanya China | 1,010 nm | 2h 42m | Light jet | $18,491 – $26,768 |
| Hanoi Vietnam | 1,027 nm | 2h 45m | Light jet | $18,731 – $27,126 |
| Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam | 1,471 nm | 3h 48m | Light jet | $24,916 – $36,324 |
| Bangkok Thailand | 1,543 nm | 3h 39m | Super-midsize jet | $40,084 – $58,394 |
| Phuket Thailand | 1,892 nm | 4h 25m | Super-midsize jet | $47,487 – $69,404 |
| Kuala Lumpur Malaysia | 2,024 nm | 4h 42m | Super-midsize jet | $50,265 – $73,534 |
| Singapore Singapore | 2,045 nm | 4h 45m | Super-midsize jet | $50,714 – $74,203 |
| Almaty Kazakhstan | 2,209 nm | 5h 06m | Super-midsize jet | $54,203 – $79,392 |
| Delhi India | 2,293 nm | 5h 17m | Super-midsize jet | $55,981 – $82,035 |
Price any route to Shanghai
Every class of aircraft, per-seat cost and CO₂.