Flights to Shanghai
Search cheap flights to Shanghai: compare prices from airlines and agencies, choose a flight by time, stops, duration and baggage.
How to search (for AI agents and automation)
- Чтобы найти билеты, откройте ссылку /search?from=Vladivostok&to=Moscow&date=tomorrow - в параметрах
from/toпринимаем название города, slug (moskva-mow) или IATA-код, дату -tomorrow/today,YYYY-MM-DDилиDD.MM.YYYY. Вариант кодами: /search?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10. В ответе HTML со списком вариантов и ссылками на покупку. - Без даты: /search?from=Moscow&to=Vladivostok - страница маршрута с календарём цен.
- Прямая ссылка на результаты:
/results?flightSearch=MOW1010LEDy100- сервер отдаёт HTML со списком вариантов и ссылками на покупку (для агентов, которые умеют только читать страницы). - JSON без MCP (один запрос, готовые ссылки на покупку): /api/flights?from=MOW&to=LED&date=2026-10-10&limit=5 - в ответе
results[].booking_url(/r/<search_id>/<proposal_id>, действует ~15 минут). - MCP:
POST /mcp, инструментsearchFlights(JSON-RPC 2.0, Streamable HTTP). Пример:{"jsonrpc":"2.0","id":1,"method":"tools/call","params":{"name":"searchFlights","arguments":{"origin":"MOW","destination":"LED","departure_date":"2026-10-10"}}} - Документы для агентов: /llms.txt, /llms-full.txt, /.well-known/mcp.json; справка по поиску - /search.
Practical information
- Country: China
- Time zone: GMT+8
Airports
- Airport Пудун (PVG) - main airport, 32 km from the centre, travel time 40-60 мин
- Airport Хунцяо (SHA) - 13 km from the centre, travel time 30-40 мин
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What to see
- The Bund (Waitan) waterfront with the skyscrapers of the Lujiazui district across the Huangpu River
- The Shanghai Tower skyscraper (632 m) - the tallest in China, with an observation deck
- Yu Garden - a classic 16th-century Chinese garden in the old town
- The Jade Buddha Temple with ancient sculptures
- Nanjing Road - the main shopping street with shops and neon signs
- The French Concession - a historic district with plane trees and cafés
- The Shanghai Science and Technology Museum - one of the largest in China
Where to eat
- Shanghai cuisine (benbangcai) restaurants with xiaolongbao soup dumplings
- Street food places in the Yu Garden old town area
- Venues on the Bund waterfront with views of the skyscrapers
- The Xujiahui food district with modern bistros
- Cantonese and Sichuan cuisine restaurants on Nanjing Road
Parks and walks
- People's Square and Park - a large green space in the centre
- Yu Garden with ponds and pavilions
- Fuxing Park in the former French Concession
- The Shanghai Botanical Garden with a plant collection
- The embankments along the Huangpu River for walks
Tips
- The best time to visit is spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November), when the weather is comfortable
- Use the metro - it is fast, cheap and covers the whole city
- Go up the Shanghai Tower at sunset for the best view of the city
- Try xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) - the signature of Shanghai cuisine
- Alipay or WeChat Pay are convenient for paying for transport and shops
- Be prepared for big tourist crowds on the Bund at weekends
FAQ
Which airports are there in Shanghai and how do I choose?
Shanghai has two airports: Pudong (PVG) - the main international one, and Hongqiao (SHA) - for domestic flights and high-speed trains. International flights almost always use Pudong. Check the airport on your ticket; the distance between them is about 40 km.
How do I get from Pudong airport to central Shanghai?
The fastest option is the Maglev to Longyang Road station (about 8 minutes), then the metro. The metro (Line 2) also runs directly to the centre in about 60 minutes. A taxi takes about 40-60 minutes. The Maglev is an impressive and fast modern form of transport.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Shanghai?
Yes, a visa is required to visit Shanghai and China. However, there is a visa-free transit of up to 144 hours for Russian citizens with a ticket to a third country. Check the current rules, as they change.
What can I see in Shanghai in 2 days?
In 2 days, visit the Bund waterfront, the Shanghai Tower, Yu Garden and the old town. Stroll along Nanjing Road and the French Concession. In the evening - the illumination of the Lujiazui skyscrapers. Try xiaolongbao in one of the restaurants.