Shanghai (Pudong) to Catania (PVG–CTA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 26 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and CTA. 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 58m AZCACZ → AZLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Catania flights
VCE Venezia (VE) 15h MU → FRW4 Venezia (VE) (VCE) to Catania flights
MUC Munich 15h CALH → AZLHNH Munich (MUC) to Catania flights
FCO Rome 15h 5m ARMU → ARAZBT Rome (FCO) to Catania flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 12m CACKCZ → HVKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Catania flights
IST Istanbul 15h 49m MUTK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Catania flights
BRU Zaventem 15h 52m HOHU → SNTB Zaventem (BRU) to Catania flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 16h 30m AYHOMU → AYJL Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Catania flights
LGW London 16h 54m CAMU → BAU2 London (LGW) to Catania flights
BCN Barcelona 17h 20m CAMUTP → IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Catania flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Catania
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to CTA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
FRA ~14h 58m VCE ~15h 0m MUC ~15h 0m FCO ~15h 5m AMS ~15h 12m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,205
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
Catania is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · CTA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 12:00 PM in Catania.
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.

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–CTA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Catania 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: CTA
Full nameCatania-Fontanarossa Airport
IATA / ICAOCTA / LICC
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr12.3M
Elevation39 ft / 12 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to CTA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Venice Marco Polo and Munich.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CTA 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.
Catania 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, Venice Marco Polo and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.