Fuzhou (Changle) to Shanghai (Minhang) (FOC–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
FOC–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Xiamen Air, Shanghai Airlines and China Eastern Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 378 miles in approximately 1h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 42 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 1h05-1h25 | – | – | 3U |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 7 | 32N | 1h20 | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Fuzhou (Changle)
| Metric | FOC→SHA | JJN→SHA | TSA→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from FOC | – | 104 mi | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 56 | 64 | 43 |
| Flight time | 1h 5m | 1h 30m | 1h 35m |
Travel Essentials
FOC: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Fuzhou (Changle), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
FOC–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FOC to SHA
Fuzhou Changle International Airport (FOC) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Xiamen Air and China Eastern Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
FOC to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FOC to SHA ranges from 1 hours 5 minutes to 1 hours 30 minutes. The route covers a distance of 378 miles (608 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 60 return, totaling 116 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
42 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SZX. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Quanzhou (JJN), Taipei (Songshan) (TSA) and Xiamen (XMN).