Shanghai (Pudong) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes (PVG–NCE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Connecting Flight Schedule 29 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and NCE. 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 10m AZCACZ → AILHLO Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 14h 13m CAMUTP → GF Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 15m CACKCZ → AFG3GA Amsterdam (AMS) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
LGW London 15h 5m CAMU → BAQRU2 London (LGW) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BEG Belgrade 15h 11m JU → JUW6 Belgrade (BEG) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
ZRH Zurich 15h 13m LXMU → ACAILX Zurich (ZRH) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
MAN Manchester, Greater Manchester 15h 45m HO → LSU2 Manchester, Greater Manchester (MAN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
FCO Rome 16h 2m ARMU → AZETEY Rome (FCO) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BCN Barcelona 16h 13m CAMUZH → IBLLQR Barcelona (BCN) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
BRU Zaventem 16h 14m HOHU → A3SNSQ Zaventem (BRU) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to NCE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
FRA ~14h 10m MXP ~14h 13m AMS ~14h 15m LGW ~15h 5m BEG ~15h 11m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,029
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
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · NCE: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 12:00 PM in Nice, Alpes-Maritimes.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter France. Apply at the French embassy or a TLScontact visa centre in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shenyang, Wuhan, Changsha, or Kunming. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and permits stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

Required documents: completed application form, two biometric photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, round-trip reservation, proof of accommodation, and 3 months of bank statements. Employed applicants need an employer letter with salary and leave approval. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months past your Schengen exit date with 2 blank pages.

France processes the highest volume of Schengen visa applications from China. If you travel frequently, you may receive a multi-year multiple-entry visa on subsequent applications.

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–NCE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 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: NCE
Full nameNice-Côte d'Azur Airport
IATA / ICAONCE / LFMN
TimezoneEurope/Paris
Passengers/yr14.5M
Elevation12 ft / 4 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to NCE flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Milan Malpensa and Amsterdam.
Nice, Alpes-Maritimes 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, Milan Malpensa and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.