Shanghai (Pudong) to Helsinki (Vantaa) (PVG–HEL) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–HEL is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Finnair leads the route. The flight covers 4,595 miles in approximately 9h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 40 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AY Finnair Also: HO | 4 | 359 | 14h05 | – | Oneworld | HO |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · HEL: EEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Helsinki (Vantaa).
Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Finland. Apply at the Finnish embassy or a VFS Global visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.
You need a completed application form, two passport photos, travel insurance with at least EUR 30,000 coverage, flight booking, accommodation proof, and bank statements from the last 3 months. An employment letter confirming salary and approved leave is required for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond your planned Schengen exit date and 2 blank pages.
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.
PVG–HEL Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to HEL
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) are connected by nonstop service from Finnair. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVG to HEL Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to HEL ranges from 9 hours 55 minutes to 14 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,595 miles (7,394 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
40 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via CGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.