Bâle / Mulhouse to Shanghai (Pudong) (BSL–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between BSL and PVG. Nearest airports to BSL with scheduled service: Zürich Airport (ZRH, 49 mi) · Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA, 115 mi) · Bern Airport (BRN, 48 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
AMS Amsterdam 12h 55m AFG3KL CACZKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MUC Munich 13h 25m ENLHLX AZCALH Munich (MUC) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 25m ACLHLX AZCACZ Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
IST Istanbul 13h 37m 6ETK MUTK Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
VIE Vienna 13h 50m LXOS AZOS Vienna (VIE) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
LGW London 13h 50m U2 CAMU London (LGW) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 43m AFG3KL AFMU Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CPH Copenhagen 14h 55m D8U2 MU Copenhagen (CPH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
LHR London 16h 10m BAJLQF BAIBMU London (LHR) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
BUD Budapest 16h 15m U2W6 FM Budapest (BUD) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Bâle / Mulhouse to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between BSL and PVG, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for BSL to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,492
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Shanghai (Pudong) from Bâle / Mulhouse

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Metric BSL→PVG ZRH→PVG
Distance from BSL 49 mi
Nonstop airlines 3
Weekly flights 17
Airports within 200 miles of BSL with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+6h
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Bâle / Mulhouse.
BSL: CEST · PVG: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Bâle / Mulhouse, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Shanghai (Pudong).
Visa & Entry

French passport holders enter China visa-free for stays up to 30 days. This unilateral exemption covers tourism, business, family visits, and transit, and runs through at least December 31, 2026. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. You cannot convert this entry to a work or residence permit once inside the country. Overstays are fined 500 CNY per day.

Getting from PVG

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.

Shanghai (Pudong) Climate

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.

BSL–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bâle / Mulhouse to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BSL
IATA / ICAOBSL / LFSB
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr8.9M
Elevation885 ft / 270 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BSL to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Munich and Frankfurt Main.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to PVG and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Bâle / Mulhouse.
Nearby alternatives include ZRH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Amsterdam, Munich and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Zurich (ZRH).