Shanghai (Pudong) to Glasgow (PVG–GLA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 11 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and GLA. 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
AMS Amsterdam 13h 47m CACKCZ → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Glasgow flights
DUB Dublin 16h 19m MU → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 17h 3m AFKLMU → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Glasgow flights
LGW London 17h 13m CAMU → BAU2 London (LGW) to Glasgow flights
LHR London 18h 5m BAIBMU → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Glasgow flights
BCN Barcelona 19h 18m CAMUTP → U2 Barcelona (BCN) to Glasgow flights
DXB Dubai 19h 37m EK → EKFIQF Dubai (DXB) to Glasgow flights
YYZ Toronto 22h 3m ACMU → PDTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Glasgow flights
FCO Rome 27h 15m ARMU → LSU2W4 Rome (FCO) to Glasgow flights
ZRH Zurich 34h 35m LXMU → LXWK Zurich (ZRH) to Glasgow flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Glasgow
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to GLA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
AMS ~13h 47m DUB ~16h 19m MXP ~16h 30m CDG ~17h 3m LGW ~17h 13m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,442
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
-7h
Glasgow is 7 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · GLA: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 11:00 AM in Glasgow.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.

You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.

The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.

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–GLA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Glasgow route.
Route details
Time difference-7 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: GLA
Full nameGlasgow Airport
IATA / ICAOGLA / EGPF
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr6.5M
Elevation26 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to GLA flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Dublin and Charles de Gaulle.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to GLA 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.
Glasgow is 7 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 Amsterdam, Dublin and Charles de Gaulle. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.