Travelling from Fuzhou Airport (FOC) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 25 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Fuzhou.
Flights from FOC to SHA start at 06:35 — the first with China Eastern Airlines. The last service of the day is at 21:30 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, there are 34 weekly Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your FOC to SHA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like November? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, so jetting off to Shanghai (and then exploring more of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Xiamen Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 91.08% of services arriving as planned, China Eastern has the best on-time record for FOC to SHA flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Here are the top stopovers between FOC and SHA:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Changsha Airport
Zhengzhou Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fuzhou Airport (FOC) to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
$289 is the best price for a one-way Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Return flights start from $599. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FOC to SHA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from FOC to SHA.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Fuzhou Airport (FOC)
You'll find FOC at Changye Rd.
Fuzhou Airport has a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from FOC land on schedule 82% of the time.
Fuzhou Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Fuzhou. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 50 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near FOC? If you're boarding an early flight from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SHA instead:
Grab a Shanghai Hongqiao Airport rental car and explore parts of Shanghai that are off the usual tourist route. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Rates typically rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
Shanghai Hongqiao Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Shanghai. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from Fuzhou Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from FOC to SHA sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a visit to Nanjing will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in China, head for Suzhou, about 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road are among the biggest draws.







