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 51m CACKCZ → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Glasgow flights
LGW London 14h 40m CAMU → BAU2 London (LGW) to Glasgow flights
DUB Dublin 16h 18m MU → BAEIFR Dublin (DUB) to Glasgow flights
LHR London 16h 55m BAIBMU → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Glasgow flights
DXB Dubai 19h 35m EK → EKFIQF Dubai (DXB) to Glasgow flights
YYZ Toronto 22h 28m ACMU → PDTSWS Toronto (YYZ) to Glasgow flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 1m AFKLMU → U2 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Glasgow flights
BCN Barcelona 28h 19m CAMUZH → U2 Barcelona (BCN) to Glasgow flights
FCO Rome 33h 7m ARMU → LSU2W4 Rome (FCO) to Glasgow flights
ZRH Zurich 34h 50m LXMU → WK 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
~37h
Longest
AMS ~13h 51m LGW ~14h 40m DUB ~16h 18m LHR ~16h 55m DXB ~19h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,369
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, London Gatwick and Dublin.
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, London Gatwick and Dublin. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.