Book a trip from Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai with Cathay Pacific , fares from MYR1,577

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from KUL to PVG take around 10 hours and bring you to Terminal 2 in Shanghai.

Upon your arrival in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong Airport is connected to the Shanghai city centre by a variety of transport options. We recommend taking a taxi, which will take you to the heart of the city in around 45 minutes. The airport also has its own rapid rail line that can bring you to central Shanghai in an hour, while local buses are also available near the terminals.

A brief introduction to Shanghai

Located on China’s central coast, Shanghai is considered the country’s economic powerhouse. Gaze up at the city’s futuristic skyline, explore fascinating temples, or dive into its internationally renowned food scene.

Known as Shanghai’s beating heart, the Bund is a popular waterfront promenade lined with Art Deco buildings harking back to the city’s colonial era. Across the Huangpu River in the Lujiazui neighbourhood, skyscrapers punctuate the skies with the Shanghai Tower and Oriental Pearl TV Tower each offering stunning photo opportunities.

We also recommend visiting Pudong’s Old City, where you can explore the sprawling Yu Garden – dating back almost 500 years ago to the Ming Dynasty – punctuated with traditional towers, pavilions, and ponds. You’ll also find the City God Temple in this region and Yuyuan Old Street – a historic shopping district with abundant street dining opportunities.

Make sure to visit the Zhujiajiao Ancient Town Scenic Area, located in the south-central part of the city. Here, you can sample some of Shanghai’s most famous dishes, such as Xiao Long Bao (steamed dumplings), smoked fish slices, and braised pork belly, while enjoying the panoramic view of the picturesque water town.

Flying to Shanghai with Cathay Pacific

Book your Kuala Lumpur to Shanghai flight today and enjoy the highest standards of comfort and convenience. Cathay Pacific has ranked in the top 10 of Skytrax's 'World's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness' list for five consecutive years.

On-board, you can experience world class hospitality courtesy of our attentive crew. Cathay members can benefit from additional benefits such as extra baggage allowances and priority boarding.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

Booking directly with Cathay Pacific means no hidden fees or service charges. You will also enjoy customised bookings, round-the-clock support, and access to special offers and promotions.

Inflight experiences

During your flight, you can sample the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which features contemporary international flavours, as well as light and healthy snacks. Pair your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine list.

You’ll also have access to our inflight content suite, which features the latest Hollywood film releases, Asian cinema classics, and award-winning podcasts.