How long is the flight from Birmingham to Shanghai?

Departing from Birmingham to Shanghai will take you 17h 05m. The distance between Birmingham and Shanghai is about 5731 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai round-trip?

According to our current data, China Eastern (£480), Turkish Airlines (£578), and Lufthansa (£677) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Birmingham to Shanghai?

When booking a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai, you may want to consider flying on China Eastern, Lufthansa or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to SHA?

When flying from Birmingham to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

For a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 3 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Birmingham on a regular basis.

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Shanghai.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Average price	£983

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Thu 24/9

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11:15-22:10

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20:55-16:05

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £531). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines,China Eastern, andLufthansa from Birmingham to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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I’ve never had a better experience flying. From service to food to the plane, it was all phenomenal.

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Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

BOS - IST

I’ve never had a better experience flying. From service to food to the plane, it was all phenomenal.

China Eastern

7.3

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236 reviews

Turkish Airlines

7.4

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4,477 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

BOS - IST

I’ve never had a better experience flying. From service to food to the plane, it was all phenomenal.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

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Turkish Airlines

7.4

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,May 2025

BOS - IST

I’ve never had a better experience flying. From service to food to the plane, it was all phenomenal.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?
For a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai, you will be flying from Birmingham. Birmingham (BHX) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city. Birmingham is the only Birmingham airport and it handles 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day. 3 airlines have flights to Shanghai from Birmingham on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to Shanghai?
Departing from Birmingham to Shanghai will take you 17h 05m. The distance between Birmingham and Shanghai is about 5731 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Birmingham to Shanghai round-trip?
According to our current data, China Eastern (£480), Turkish Airlines (£578), and Lufthansa (£677) offers the cheapest pricing from Birmingham to Shanghai. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to Shanghai by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to Shanghai (average of £531). Flying from Birmingham to Shanghai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,241). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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