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

Historically, non-stop flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai represent a small portion of the available options, accounting for approximately 4.7% of all flights in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers is typically one. Travelers should anticipate that most routes will involve at least one connection when flying from Amsterdam to Shanghai.

What's the flight time from Amsterdam to Shanghai?

The typical direct flight time from Amsterdam to Shanghai is 11 hours and 0 minutes, covering a distance of 8911 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, on average, take considerably longer, with a median duration of 16 hours and 50 minutes. Travelers should factor in these differences when planning their journey, as connecting flights add significant travel time.

How much more do direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai cost?

Historically, direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai typically cost about 7% more than connecting flights. The median price for a direct flight has been observed at $811, while connecting flights have a median price of $757. Direct flights constitute approximately 5.1% of the available options across the trailing 90 days. This indicates a modest premium for the convenience of a non-stop journey.

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Amsterdam to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai, May stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $628. Following closely, June offers a median fare of $702, and September presents a median of $747. These months typically provide the best value for this long-haul route.

Fares for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai typically range from $663–$1354, with a median of $897. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging.

When considering the journey from Amsterdam to Shanghai, most itineraries connect at least once. Only 4.7% of recent fares were for direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai. For itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 1.

A typical journey from Amsterdam to Shanghai takes approximately 17h 45m, including connections. This duration reflects the long-haul nature of the route, often involving a single stopover for connecting flights. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Regular price: €493 - €990

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

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is between 493 EUR and 990 EUR. The current lowest deal is 515 EUR with Finnair, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 16.

now 515 €

Low 493 €

High 990 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai is May, with a median price of $628. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1554. Prices are generally lower from March to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from 628 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,554 €

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Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

998 €

609 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

982 €

621 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

850 €

601 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

859 €

606 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

885 €

611 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

884 €

618 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

998 € → 609 €

39%

3 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 11

982 € → 621 €

37%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

914 € → 563 €

38%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

902 € → 566 €

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Amsterdam - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent roundtrip fares are above the typical level.

Recent roundtrip fares from Amsterdam to Shanghai are above the typical level at $897.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in May for the best prices.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $628.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 17h 45m with one stop.

The typical flight duration from Amsterdam to Shanghai is 17h 45m, with one stopover.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Only 4.7% of recent flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are direct, making connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Finnair offers a recent deal at $515.

A recent deal from Finnair for Amsterdam to Shanghai was found for $515 via Skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent, so track prices.

Deals on flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai are frequent, so track prices for potential savings.

Amsterdam main airports to depart from

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

Cheapest

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol is a key departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~15 km from Amsterdam (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$658

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~35 km from Shanghai city center (reachable by car, bus, or metro).

💸 Flights from ~$658

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~€520

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight has been observed at approximately $764. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees prices rise to around $1002. Conversely, booking 28-59 days out can result in an average price of $1228, indicating that planning too far in advance may not yield the lowest fares across the trailing 90 days.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Amsterdam to Shanghai is considered to be $663 or less. The median price for this route has been $897. Prices can vary, with 75% of fares historically observed at or below $1354. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices at or below the $663 threshold.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai, with a median price of $628. June also offers competitive fares, with a median price of $702. For comparison, the annual median price for this route is $897. While September is listed as the most expensive month, its median price of $747 is still lower than the overall annual median, indicating that prices fluctuate throughout the year.

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Amsterdam to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Regular price: €493 - €990

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

The regular price range for flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai is between 493 EUR and 990 EUR. The current lowest deal is 515 EUR with Finnair, for travel from Nov 8-Nov 16.

now 515 €

Low 493 €

High 990 €

The cheapest time to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai

May

Cheapest

Flights from 628 €

December

Most Expensive

Flights from 1,554 €

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Amsterdam to Shanghai

China Eastern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Amsterdam to Shanghai

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

998 €

609 €

One-way

Sat, Aug 8

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

Xiamen Airlines

982 €

621 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

850 €

601 €

One-way

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

859 €

606 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

885 €

611 €

One-way

Wed, Aug 12

⌛ Last-Minute

AMS - Shanghai

Amsterdam (AMS) - Shanghai (SHA)

China Southern Airlines

884 €

618 €

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 5 - Aug 9

998 € → 609 €

39%

3 nights

Aug 8 - Aug 11

982 € → 621 €

37%

5 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 8

914 € → 563 €

38%

5 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 7

902 € → 566 €

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Amsterdam to Shanghai