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Quick Flight Summary from Shanghai to Moscow

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    $ 316
  • Direct flight duration 9 hour 50 min
  • Arrival airports DME / SVO / VKO / ZIA
  • Best days to book Monday, Wednesday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    $ 341

Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Moscow

Best Price

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
15 Sep, Tue20:10
Shanghai – Moscow
1d 4h 55m
1 stop
SHASVO

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
9 Sep, Wed21:45
Shanghai – Moscow
21h 20m
1 stop
SHASVO

Air China

Air China
31 Aug, Mon21:30
Shanghai – Moscow
1d 40m
1 stop
SHASVO
Shortest Flight

Air China

Air China
18 Sep, Fri22:30
Shanghai – Moscow
21h 10m
1 stop
SHASVO

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines
16 Sep, Wed19:00
Shanghai – Moscow
1d 4h 5m
1 stop
SHASVO

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
27 Sep, Sun16:50
Shanghai – Moscow
1d 2h 5m
1 stop
SHASVO

Air China

Air China
2 Sep, Wed22:30
Shanghai – Moscow
23h 40m
1 stop
SHASVO

Air China

Air China
23 Sep, Wed20:25
Shanghai – Moscow
23h 15m
1 stop
SHASVO

China Southern Airlines

China Southern Airlines
2 Oct, Fri14:50
Shanghai – Moscow
1d 4h 5m
1 stop
SHASVO

Last update: 19 August 2026 23:52

Estimated Prices for Shanghai to Moscow Flights

Cheapest Day14 September Monday
Best Price
$ 314
Average Price
$ 514
$ 1,048
$ 314
$ 649
20Thu
Aug
$ 1,048
21Fri
$ 764
22Sat
$ 769
23Sun
$ 732
24Mon
$ 713
25Tue
$ 810
26Wed
$ 931
27Thu
$ 319
28Fri
$ 758
29Sat
$ 765
30Sun
$ 393
31Mon
$ 393
01Tue
Sep
$ 488
02Wed
$ 495
03Thu
$ 448
04Fri
$ 444
05Sat
$ 373
06Sun
$ 314
07Mon
$ 314
08Tue
$ 321
09Wed
$ 355
10Thu
$ 355
11Fri
$ 459
12Sat
$ 314
13Sun
$ 314
14Mon
$ 314
15Tue
$ 324
16Wed
$ 374
17Thu
$ 387
18Fri

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Shanghai City Center

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport

Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights.

Rail

The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station connects directly to Terminal 2 at the airport. There are 2 major lines that run through the airport station, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the airport from the city center by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the airport.

Bus

Buses are not a preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic in the city. However there are various bus lines that provide transportation to the airport from the city center. Bus line 941 runs from Shanghai Railway Station, among other stops, to Terminal 2. Bus line 316 is a night bus providing transportation to the airport.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation to get to the airport from the city center due to the heavy traffic in the city. Nevertheless, you can easily find a taxi in the city’s commerce, arts, culture, and residential areas. Despite being located in close proximity to the city center, taking a cab to the airport can take 30 minutes because of traffic.

Car

To get from the city center or trade center to the airport by car you have to take the Yan’an Road, which is a major road that goes through the center of the city, to the G50 Expressway. This will connect to the Hongyu Road, which connects to the airport. There are 3 different parking lots at the airport that have a combined capacity of 800 vehicles.  

Airport Information

Located 13 km from the city center, Hongqiao International Airport was the first civilian airport in the city. However today the airport mainly serves domestic flights. The airport consists of two terminals, Terminal 1 and Terminal 2; the second terminal was built in 2010 to support the Shanghai Expo. There are free shuttle buses that provide inter-terminal transportation. The airport contains many restaurants and shops that cater to the Asian demographic. There are also world-famous restaurant chains as well as a large duty free shop and event spaces located at the airport.


Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Pudong 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

To get to the airport from the city center or People’s Square, you have to take Metro Line 2. You can get on the metro at the Nanjing Road East Station and take it to Longyang Station. At this station transfer to the Maglev Train, which provides direct access to the airport. You have to purchase a ticket for both the maglev train and the metro you will be transferring to. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the airport from the city center.

Airport Bus

Bus line “Airport 5” departs from the main train station in the city and provides transportation to the airport. However since the traffic in the city is generally very congested the arrival time can vary. Most passengers don’t want to take that risk so airport buses aren’t a very popular transportation alternative. It can take over 2 hours to get to the airport using this bus.

Taxi

English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese or use a map to point out where you want to go. You can also have the hotel staff help arrange a taxi for you. A taxi from many parts of the city to the airport takes around 45-50 minutes. For taxi rides that are over 10 km the taximeter charges 3.6 Chinese yuan per kilometer.

Car

Driving is a troublesome transportation alternative since traffic in the city is bad and the roads are constantly changing. However to get to the airport from the city center you have to take the North-South expressway, pass the Huangpu River, and connect to the Huaxia expressway. Following this road will connect you directly to the airport. The airport contains a parking lot with a capacity of 4,500 vehicles. Parking is free for the first 20 minutes.

Airport Information

Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport, handing 51 million passengers a year. The airport features a rich variety of services and amenities, serving passengers out of two main terminals. The airport contains ATMs belonging to all major international banks, restaurants that offer delicious international cuisine as well as Asian cuisine, a large duty free shop and more. 

Transportation to Moscow City Center from Airport

Domodedovo - Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Intl. Airport

You can reach the city center from Domodedovo Airport, which is located in Domodedovo city of Moscow Oblast, by choosing from the alternatives like taxi, airport shuttle services, train, buses and car rental, as well as you can arrive at city center by driving. There are many alternatives you can prefer to reach the city from Domodedovo Airport, which is the busiest airport in Russia.

Taxi

Taking a taxi is one of the fastest and most comfortable options you can prefer to reach the city center from Domodedovo Airport. Transportation by taxi to the city center from Domodedovo Airport, which is located 22 kilometers away from the city center, is provided through Kashirskoe highway. You can easily get a taxi, which provides you with a safe and fast journey, from the passenger terminal of the airport.

Bus

Another option you can prefer to reach the city center from Domodedovo Airport is the buses. There are two different bus services you can choose from. The first one of these is the Express buses. The non-stop Express buses, which consist of the Modern Scania, Man and Mercedes buses, depart every 15 minutes all day long and you have a chance to reach the city center in half an hour. Setra buses, which depart every four hours all day long, have a 36-passenger capacity and your transportation by Setra buses may take about 3 and a half hours.

Train

One of the fastest alternatives you can prefer to get to the city center is the train. You can easily reach the city center by the high-speed train and regular train departing from the station inside the airport building. You also have a chance to arrive at Moscow Paveletsky station in about 40 minutes thanks to the Aeroexpress high-speed train, which goes non-stop to this station. The regular train, which is another option, takes about one hour to reach the city center by stopping at other stations on the route.

Rent a car

Renting a car is another alternative you can prefer to reach the city center. You can rent a car online or by phone by contacting the car rental companies, as well as you can rent a car from the offices of the car rental companies at the airport by showing your passport and driver’s license. Avis, Hertz, Europcar and Rentmotors are among the car rental companies.

Airport Shuttle Services

You can also reach the city center by taking the advantage of the airport shuttle services. You can arrive at the city center after a journey that takes about 3 hours by the mini-buses, which depart every 15 minutes all day long.


Sheremetyevo Intl. Airport

There are a lot of transportation options you can prefer to reach the city from Sheremetyevo Airport, which is one of the three busiest airports in Russia.

Taxi

Taxi is one of the fastest and most comfortable options you can prefer for transportation from Sheremetyevo Airport to the city center. If you want to take a taxi to reach the city center from Sheremetyevo Airport, which is located 29 kilometers away from the city center, you need to keep the traffic condition in mind and you may need to set your departure time accordingly. You can get the taxis, which provide you with a safe and fast journey, from the terminals C, D, E and F at the airport.

Bus

Taking a bus is another transportation alternative that you can prefer to go to the city center from Sheremetyevo Airport. There are the bus stops at all terminal buildings of the airport and you can get to three different centers of the city thanks to different bus routes for each of them. You can get to Rechnoy Vokzal by getting on the buses 949 and 851; if you want to go to Planernaya, you can take the buses 817 or 948. The bus H1 takes you to Leninskiy Prospect.

You can also travel between the terminals thanks to the bus transfer services. These transfer buses that carry passengers from Terminal C to Terminal F are at your service between 6 am and 11 pm.

Train

Trains are one of the fastest alternatives for transportation to the city center. You can easily reach the city center by the speed train called Aeroexpress departing from the station inside the airport building. You can get to Belorussky Train Station that is located in Moscow city center by the trains departing every 30 minutes.

Helicopter

Helicopter is another transportation option you can prefer. If you want to travel by helicopter exclusively to reach your destination, you need to contact the airport management in advance. The price you need to pay to benefit from this service is quite costly compared to other alternatives.


Vnukovo - Vnukovo Andrei Tupolev Intl. Airport

You can reach the city center from Vnukovo Airport, which is located in Moscow Oblast, by choosing from the taxi, airport shuttle services, train, bus and car rental options, as well as you can get to the city center by your car.

Taxi

One of the fastest and most comfortable options you can prefer to reach the city center from Vnukovo Airport is the taxi. You may need to plan your journey taking the traffic condition into consideration before taking a taxi to get to the city center from Vnukovo Airport, which is located 28 kilometers away. At the terminals A and B of the airport, you can get the taxis, which provide you with a safe and fast journey.

Bus

Taking a bus is another transportation option you can prefer to get to the city center from Vnukovo Airport is the buses. The bus stops are at the multi-storey parking area, which is just 130 meters away from the terminals. The buses depart from the first floor of the multi-storey parking area, where you can also buy the bus tickets. It is possible to reach the city center after a bus journey that takes about half an hour.

Train

One of the fastest alternatives you can prefer for transportation to the city center is the train. You can easily reach the city center thanks to the Aeroexpress high-speed train departing from the stations inside the airport building. With the Aeroexpress high-speed train, it takes about 35 minutes to reach the Kievskiy railway station in Moscow city center directly from the airport. If you want, you can also enjoy Business Class travel for a more comfortable train journey instead of Standard Class travel.

Minibus

Another means of transportation you can prefer is the minibus. It is possible to get to the city center in approximately 20 minutes by the Ford brand comfortable minibuses. You can get on the minibuses running from 7 am to 10:30 pm at 10-minute intervals at Terminal A.

Moscow Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Wednesday
19 Aug
Cloudy
19°12°
Thursday
20 Aug
Rain
22°11°
Friday
21 Aug
Rain
22°15°
Saturday
22 Aug
Rain
22°13°
Sunday
23 Aug
Cloudy
22°16°

Frequently Asked Questions

When you search for Shanghai-Moscow flights, Wingie directly gathers and compares instant data from all airlines. You can see all Shanghai-Moscow flights together for the date you are looking for and choose the most suitable flight.
For Shanghai-Moscow flights, you can use Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport, Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport as departure airport, and Domodedovo - Domodedovo Mikhail Lomonosov Intl. Airport, Sheremetyevo Intl. Airport, Vnukovo - Vnukovo Andrei Tupolev Intl. Airport, Zhukovsky Intl. Airport for arrival.
The flight distance between Shanghai-Moscow is 6835 kilometers in total. The flight between the two cities takes 8 hour 30 minutes.
When the average prices are examined, the most suitable day for Shanghai-Moscow flights is Friday.
On this route, low-cost airlines typically offer fares that include only cabin and hand baggage. Full-service airlines may include baggage and refreshment fees in the base price. The best option varies according to baggage needs. Based on current data, the lowest fare on this route with Scat Airlines starts from approximately $ 261.
AirlinePriceStandard inclusions
Air China
$ 355
1 piece X 5 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Hainan Airlines
$ 373
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund
Aeroflot
$ 764
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage (40x25x55 cm) / Paid Change
Juneyao Airlines
$ 931
China Southern Airlines
$ 309
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 20 kg checked baggage / Paid Change / Partial Refund
Sichuan Airlines
$ 329
Scat Airlines
$ 261
1 piece X 10 kg cabin baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund
China Eastern Airlines
$ 468
1 piece X 8 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 23 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund
Qatar Airways
$ 378
1 piece X 7 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / No changes allowed / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments
Gulf Air
$ 349
1 piece X 6 kg cabin baggage / 1 piece X 25 kg checked baggage / Paid Change (up to 48 hours) / No Refund / Complimentary Refreshments

Last update: 19.08.2026

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