Shanghai (Pudong) to Bilbao (PVG–BIO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PVG Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 22 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and BIO. 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 10 hubs
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 35m AZCACZ → LHLXNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Bilbao flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 45m CACKCZ → G3KLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Bilbao flights
MUC Munich 15h CALH → LHLXNH Munich (MUC) to Bilbao flights
LGW London 15h CAMU → IBVY London (LGW) to Bilbao flights
BCN Barcelona 15h 13m CAMUZH → IBLALL Barcelona (BCN) to Bilbao flights
ATH Spata-Artemida 16h 10m A3HOMU → A3V7 Spata-Artemida (ATH) to Bilbao flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 17h 5m AFKLMU → AFG3KL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Bilbao flights
MAD Madrid 17h 15m ARLAMU → ADAMAT Madrid (MAD) to Bilbao flights
IST Istanbul 18h 2m MUTK → TGTK Istanbul (IST) to Bilbao flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 18h 48m CAMUTP → U2VYW4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Bilbao flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Bilbao
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to BIO.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
FRA ~14h 35m AMS ~14h 45m MUC ~15h 0m LGW ~15h 0m BCN ~15h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,832
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
Bilbao is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · BIO: CEST

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

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Spain. Apply at the Spanish embassy or a BLS International visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

Required documents include a completed application form, two recent passport photos, travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, flight reservation, hotel bookings or invitation letter, and proof of financial means. Bank statements from the last 3 months are required. Employment verification with salary details is expected for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond the planned Schengen departure date and 2 blank pages.

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–BIO Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Bilbao 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: BIO
Full nameBilbao Airport
IATA / ICAOBIO / LEBB
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr6.8M
Elevation138 ft / 42 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to BIO flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Munich.
Bilbao is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Frankfurt Main, Amsterdam and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.