Book a trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai with Cathay Pacific , fares from EUR729

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from AMS to PVG take around 15 hours, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 2 in Shanghai.

Upon your arrival in Shanghai

Taxis are the most convenient way to get to the city centre from the airport, taking approximately 45 minutes. Alternatively, you can use the train service to reach the heart of the city in around 35 minutes. The Shanghai Metro provides another option and will take you downtown in just under an hour.

A Brief introduction to Shanghai

The economic heart of China, Shanghai boasts awe-inspiring skyscrapers, ancient Chinese history, and a variety of mouth-watering delicacies.

The ideal way to start your trip is by visiting The Bund - Shanghai’s famous waterfront area. While here, you can marvel at the city’s breathtaking skyline, which includes iconic buildings such as the Shanghai and Jinmao Towers.

You can find many ancient temples located throughout Shanghai, with one of the most famous being the City God Temple which was built during the Ming Dynasty. Right around the corner, you will find Yu Garden, which is home to the Exquisite Jade Rock, a 3.3 metre tall boulder that is rumoured to have been a gift for the Huizong Emperor in the 1100s.

We also recommend visiting the French Concession, a quaint and charming area well known for its tree-lined avenues, live music, and independent boutiques. Be sure to indulge in the district's many culinary delights, which include traditional dumpling restaurants and European-themed cafes.

Flying to Shanghai with Cathay Pacific

Book your Amsterdam to Shanghai flight with Cathay Pacific today to experience our signature standards of hospitality and service. During your flight, you can also sample the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which has been carefully curated with flavours from around the world. Be sure to pair your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list – each bottle has been handpicked to complement our dishes.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

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Inflight experiences

You can discover a world of entertainment during your flight with our inflight content library featuring a wide selection of Hollywood movies, TV box sets, Asian cinema classics, podcasts, and more. We are one of the first airlines to offer multi-season box sets, meaning you can binge-watch award-winning drama series starting from the pilot episode through to the latest season finale. Find out what’s playing on your flight.