Flying from Shanghai to Malaga Airport (AGP): What you need to know
Shanghai is home to two main airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Malaga Airport (AGP) departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
Malaga Airport is located in Málaga. The city follows the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours behind Shanghai.
To ensure you catch your flight from Shanghai to AGP, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during peak seasons, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Shanghai to AGP with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between PVG and AGP include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
To get to PVG from central Shanghai, it takes about 50 minutes to drive the 56 kilometres or so.
Booked an early flight from Shanghai to Malaga Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
When it comes to Shanghai Pudong International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 78.11% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to SHA from Shanghai's centre in about 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 14 kilometres away.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to AGP flight:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 85.58% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Malaga Airport (AGP)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Malaga Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near AGP and turn in quicker:
Pick up a Malaga Airport rental car and explore Málaga and beyond with your own set of wheels. DelPaso, Goldcar and Record Go are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week ahead of your Shanghai to Malaga Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Malaga Airport (AGP) to central Málaga
Central Málaga is around 14 kilometres from Malaga Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Malaga Airport (AGP)
$761 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Malaga Airport. Return flights start from $1,331. These prices may change based on demand.
To find cheap flights from Shanghai to AGP, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Shanghai to Malaga Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Shanghai to Malaga Airport. Pick the departure times, airlines and number of stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.
The best time to fly from Shanghai to Malaga Airport (AGP)
Picture the kind of break you want when deciding when to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Málaga. July is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Malaga Airport (AGP), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Málaga is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your Shanghai to AGP flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Malaga Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 7ºC and 17ºC.
More about Málaga
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Malaga Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Málaga:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Camino de Santiago, Museo Picasso Malaga and Alcazaba are top attractions which should be on any good Málaga itinerary.
Explore more of Spain
Ceuta is just one of the many cities in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Málaga. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Banos Arabes, Royal Walls and Plaza Señora de África.
Around 209 kilometres south-east of Málaga, Melilla is another essential stop in Spain. Experience major highlights starting with Barrio del Real, Alcazaba Garden and Plaza de Armas.