Travelling from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Shanghai's main airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Check out your options for booking a flight from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) leaving from either of these.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport flight.
Wuhan's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai. Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is located in Wuhan.
With 57 direct flights a week between the two airports, Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) is the most popular route. China Eastern Airlines operates the earliest flight at 6:35am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the latest departure from PVG to WUH is with China Eastern Airlines at 10:20pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to WUH, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Get there in one go from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Nonstop flights from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) are available from here.
At PVG, there's a range of carriers that offer direct flights from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, such as:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between PVG and WUH is China Eastern.
Among carriers on this route, China Southern has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
PVG is about 48 kilometres from central Shanghai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
Of all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for PVG is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
You can book a direct Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) plane ticket out of Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Check if flying out of SHA makes more sense for your journey.
China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Shanghai to WUH departing from SHA. Book your favourite window seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
China Eastern is the top choice for travellers flying from SHA to WUH.
Choose China Eastern if being on time is your priority. Its flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport touch down as scheduled 96.43% of the time.
SHA is around 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Shanghai to WUH flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 86% of flights leaving here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
You'll find SHA at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
Book a hotel close to WUH if you have a late flight from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
WUH is located at Tianhe St.
Getting from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to central Wuhan
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is around 26 kilometres from the centre of Wuhan. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
$100 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Return flights start from $183. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
October is the quietest month for flights from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH), while February is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Wuhan based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Shanghai to WUH plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Wuhan, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 36ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in January when temperatures are between -1ºC and 13ºC.
More about Wuhan
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Wuhan:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower are top attractions which should feature on every Wuhan itinerary.
Explore more of China
Changsha is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Wuhan. Around 306 kilometres away to the southwest, its best attractions include Yuelu Mountain, Hunan Provincial Museum and Taiping Street.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in China, head for Nanchang, roughly 290 kilometres southeast of Wuhan. Yuyuan Garden, Nanchang Star Amusement Park and Nanchang Bridge are highlights.