Shanghai (Pudong) to Phuket (PVG–HKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PVG–HKT is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,196 miles in approximately 4h 57m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9C Spring Airlines | 21 | 320 | 4h34-5h10 | – | – | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 21 | 738, 7M8 | 4h45-5h35 | – | – | MU |
| HO Juneyao Air Also: MU | 0 | – | – | – | – | MU |
| SL Thai Lion Air | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Phuket from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→HKT | NGB→HKT | HGH→HKT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 93 mi | 103 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 42 | – | – |
| Flight time | 4h 57m | 5h 20m | 5h 20m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · HKT: +07
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 5:00 PM in Phuket.
Chinese passport holders enter Thailand visa-free for up to 30 days per visit under a bilateral agreement effective March 1, 2026. Total stays cannot exceed 90 days within any 180-day period. A Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) must be completed online before entry. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the entry date with at least two 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–HKT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to HKT
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Phuket International Airport (HKT) are connected by nonstop service from Spring Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Juneyao Air and Thai Lion Air. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to HKT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to HKT is about 4 hours 57 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,196 miles (3,534 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 42 return, totaling 84 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and Guangzhou Baiyun. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Ningbo (NGB), Hangzhou (HGH) and Nanjing (NKG).