Barcelona to Shanghai (Pudong) (BCN–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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BCN–PVG is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 6,130 miles in approximately 12h 7m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 8 | 359 | 11h32-12h30 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CA Air China Also: ZH | 7 | 359 | 11h43 | – | Star Alliance | ZH |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
BCN: CEST · PVG: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Barcelona, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai (Pudong).
Spanish passport holders need a visa to enter China for most purposes. The standard tourist visa (L visa) is obtained at a Chinese embassy or consulate before departure. The fee is EUR 126 for single entry. Processing takes 4 business days for regular service, or 2 to 3 days for express at a higher fee. Apply through the Chinese Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in Madrid or Barcelona.
China offers 144-hour visa-free transit at major airports including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, and others. You must hold a confirmed onward ticket to a third country (not Spain, if that is where you came from) departing within 144 hours. You must stay within the designated administrative region for that port of entry. This is a genuine option for short layover visits.
Required documents for the L visa: completed application form, passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages, recent passport photo (48mm x 33mm, white background), round-trip flight booking, and hotel reservations for the full stay. Invitation letters are not required for tourist visas but can speed up processing.
Aerobus express coaches run every 5 minutes from Plaça de Catalunya to both T1 and T2 (35 min, €6.75 one-way / €11.60 return). Departures from 5:00am to 1:00am.
RENFE R2 Nord train connects Passeig de Gràcia and Sants station to the airport (20 min from Sants, €4.60). Taxis from the city centre are metered and typically cost €25–35. Ride-shares (Uber, Cabify) are available and cost similarly.
Maglev to Longyang Road (8 min, ¥50) is a fast exit; transfer to Metro Line 2 onward. Metro Line 2 runs directly from PVG T1/T2 to People's Square and Hongqiao Airport (1.5–2 hrs, ¥7). Taxis have a meter; expect ¥130–200 to Puxi (west side) depending on destination and traffic tunnels used.Airport buses serve multiple city zones (¥22–36, 60–90 min). DiDi ride-hail is available and typically cheaper than street taxis for longer distances.
Humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Summers (June–August) are hot and oppressively humid (28–37°C) with typhoon risk. Storms can cause flight cancellations with little warning. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp (1–8°C) with occasional frost. Dense fog disrupts departures regularly in January–February.
Spring is rainy and mild. Autumn (October–November) is the most settled period. Clear skies and 12–22°C make it the best window for travel. Pack layers for shoulder seasons. An umbrella is useful year-round.
BCN–PVG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BCN to PVG
Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines and Air China. With 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
BCN to PVG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BCN to PVG is about 12 hours 7 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 6,130 miles (9,864 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 44 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via İstanbul, Vienna and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.