Shanghai (Pudong) to Brindisi (PVG–BDS) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
FCO Rome 14h 12m ARMU ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Brindisi flights
MUC Munich 15h 45m CALH ENLH Munich (MUC) to Brindisi flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 45m AZCACZ 4Y Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Brindisi flights
LGW London 17h 7m CAMU U2 London (LGW) to Brindisi flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 18h 58m CAMUTP FRNOU2 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Brindisi flights
ZRH Zurich 19h 10m LXMU LX Zurich (ZRH) to Brindisi flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 20h MU FR Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Brindisi flights
GVA Geneva 20h 25m MU U2 Geneva (GVA) to Brindisi flights
ARN Stockholm 24h 15m MU FR Stockholm (ARN) to Brindisi flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 25h 40m HO FR Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Brindisi flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Brindisi
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to BDS.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,024
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-6h
Brindisi is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · BDS: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 12:00 PM in Brindisi.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Italy. Applications are submitted through VFS Global centres across China, and processing typically takes up to 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone and no older than 10 years. Travel medical insurance is mandatory. The 90-day stay limit applies across all Schengen states combined.

Getting to PVG

The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.

PVG–BDS Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Brindisi route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BDS
IATA / ICAOBDS / LIBR
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr2.5M
Elevation47 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to BDS flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Munich and Frankfurt Main.
Brindisi is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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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 Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci, Munich and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.