How many flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 2.3% of flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai were non-stop. For flights that included stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that direct routes are less common for this particular journey.

What's the flight time from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai has a duration of 12 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 8911 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median flight time increases to 18 hours and 20 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

Historically, good prices on flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability across the trailing quarter. Travelers typically find opportunities for favorable pricing when searching for this route.

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2026-11-25 – 2026-11-29
AMS - Shanghai
92% AI deal score
778 €
511 €
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Amsterdam to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai, February stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $743. January is also a strong contender, offering a median fare of $799. Following these, March presents a median fare of $956.

Fares for this route typically range from $927–$1290, with a median of $1134. Right now, fares to Shanghai are below the typical level, and 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

Most itineraries for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 2.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Amsterdam to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 12h 20m. This accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

The distance between Amsterdam and Shanghai is 8911 km, classifying this as a long-haul international journey.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Regular price: €684 - €1,248

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is between 684 EUR and 1248 EUR. The current lowest deal is 511 EUR with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 25 to Nov 29.

now 511 €

Low 684 €

High 1,248 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai is February, with a median price of $743. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1333. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from 743 €

April

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,333 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Aegean Airlines

577 €

626 €

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

788 €

605 €

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

533 €

625 €

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

547 €

629 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

573 €

535 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

739 €

539 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

847 € → 569 €

33%

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

847 € → 569 €

33%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

846 € → 569 €

33%

4 nights

Nov 25 - Nov 29

778 € → 510 €

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Amsterdam - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Amsterdam to Shanghai are below the typical level, with a median of $1134.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically cheapest at $743

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $743.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 12h 20m

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai typically take 12h 20m, while connecting flights average 22h 10m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with 2.3% direct flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights

China Eastern Airlines offers direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai.

📍 ~11 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~€490

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Cheapest

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient arrival option for flights to Shanghai from Amsterdam.

📍 ~14 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~€490

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with extensive networks, offering competitive pricing and high-speed rail to Shanghai.

📍 ~170 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~€501

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

$978

Save $1,461

China Southern Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $1127. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $1224. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also tends to result in higher average prices, around $1199.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai has historically been around $927. The median price for this route in the trailing 90 days was $1134. Prices above $1290 are generally considered to be in the higher range for this route.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai, with a median price of $743. January also offered favorable prices, with a median of $799. The annual median price for this route was $1134, indicating that prices in these months are significantly lower than the yearly average.

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Amsterdam to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Most itineraries for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai connect at least once, with only 2.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Amsterdam to Shanghai, including connections, takes approximately 12h 20m. This accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

The distance between Amsterdam and Shanghai is 8911 km, classifying this as a long-haul international journey.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Regular price: €684 - €1,248

Prices for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is between 684 EUR and 1248 EUR. The current lowest deal is 511 EUR with China Southern Airlines, for travel from Nov 25 to Nov 29.

now 511 €

Low 684 €

High 1,248 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

February

Cheapest

Flights from 743 €

April

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,333 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

Aegean Airlines

577 €

626 €

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

788 €

605 €

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

533 €

625 €

One-way

Sun, Nov 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

547 €

629 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (PVG)

China Southern Airlines

573 €

535 €

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

739 €

539 €

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

6 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 12

847 € → 569 €

33%

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

847 € → 569 €

33%

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

846 € → 569 €

33%

4 nights

Nov 25 - Nov 29

778 € → 510 €

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai