Montpellier/Méditerranée to Shanghai (Pudong) (MPL–PVG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between MPL and PVG. Nearest airports to MPL with scheduled service: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS, 63 mi) · Nîmes-Arles-Camargue Airport (FNI, 26 mi) · Béziers Vias airport (BZR, 35 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
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 50m AFAMG3 AFMU Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 25m KL CACZKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
CPH Copenhagen 17h 3m D8SK MU Copenhagen (CPH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
LGW London 18h 55m BAU2 CAMU London (LGW) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
IST Istanbul 19h 15m TO MUTK Istanbul (IST) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ARN Stockholm 22h 40m D8 MU Stockholm (ARN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 30h TO A3HOMU Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
DUB Dublin 31h 35m EI MU Dublin (DUB) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 33h 15m U2 HO Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
ZRH Zurich 34h 25m LX AZLXMU Zurich (ZRH) to Shanghai (Pudong) flights
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Montpellier/Méditerranée to Shanghai (Pudong)
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+6h ahead

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MPL to PVG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
10
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
791
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 Montpellier/Méditerranée

Nearby airports with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Metric MPL→PVG MRS→PVG
Distance from MPL 63 mi
Nonstop airlines 1
Weekly flights 4
Airports within 200 miles of MPL with service to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Montpellier/Méditerranée, 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.

MPL–PVG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Montpellier/Méditerranée to Shanghai (Pudong) route.
Route details
Time difference+6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MPL
IATA / ICAOMPL / LFMT
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MPL to PVG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Copenhagen Kastrup.
Shanghai (Pudong) is 6 hours ahead of Montpellier/Méditerranée.
Nearby alternatives include MRS. 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 Charles de Gaulle, Amsterdam and Copenhagen Kastrup. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS).