Flying from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 55 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport.
Wuhan's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Shanghai.
Flights from PVG to WUH start at 07:40 — the earliest with China Southern Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:20 with China Eastern Airlines. In total, there are 78 weekly Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your PVG to WUH flight.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Getting to Wuhan (and then exploring more of China!) is a snap with China Southern Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with China Southern Airlines on this route.
With a reliable 89.71% of services arriving as planned, China Southern Airlines has the best on-time record for PVG to WUH flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PVG and WUH:
Jinan Yaoqiang International Airport
Wenzhou Longwan International Airport
Quanzhou Jinjiang International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport flight is P3,788. A round-trip ticket is currently P14,449. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PVG to WUH, book your journey five months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You'll find PVG at No.300 Qihang Road.
Of all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Shanghai to Shanghai Pudong International Airport is around 56 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PVG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
Reserve a hotel close to WUH if you have a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Start your adventure sooner with a Wuhan Tianhe International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Wuhan and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) to central Wuhan
The street address for WUH is Tianhe St.
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport is roughly 40 kilometres from the centre of Wuhan. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH)
April is the busiest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Wuhan in January.
The warmest month in Wuhan is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Lock in your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PVG to WUH in January. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Wuhan. Around 451 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in China, head for Zhengzhou, roughly 467 kilometres north of Wuhan. 海浪湾亲子乐园, 郑州世纪欢乐园 and 熊熊亲子乐园 are key highlights.