Shanghai (Pudong) to Brest (PVG–BES) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No nonstop service between PVG and BES. Nearest airports to PVG with scheduled service: Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA, 28 mi) · Nantong Xingdong International Airport (NTG, 81 mi) · Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 85 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 4 hubs
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 16h 52m AFKLMU → AFKLKQ Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Brest flights
MRS Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône 17h 25m FMMU → TOV7 Marignane, Bouches-du-Rhône (MRS) to Brest flights
BCN Barcelona 22h 30m CAMUTP → V7 Barcelona (BCN) to Brest flights
LGW London 25h 28m CAMU → U2 London (LGW) to Brest flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Brest
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to BES.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CDG ~16h 52m MRS ~17h 25m BCN ~22h 30m LGW ~25h 28m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
362
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.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

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

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter France. Apply at the French embassy or a TLScontact visa centre in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang, Wuhan, Changsha, or Kunming. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and permits stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

Required documents: completed application form, two biometric photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, round-trip reservation, proof of accommodation, and 3 months of bank statements. Employed applicants need an employer letter with salary and leave approval. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months past your Schengen exit date with 2 blank pages.

France processes the highest volume of Schengen visa applications from China. If you travel frequently, you may receive a multi-year multiple-entry visa on subsequent applications.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
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.

Facts

PVG–BES Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Brest route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BES
Full nameBrest Bretagne airport
IATA / ICAOBES / LFRB
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Elevation325 ft / 99 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to BES flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Charles de Gaulle, Marseille Provence and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to BES 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.
Brest 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 Charles de Gaulle, Marseille Provence and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.