Shanghai (Pudong) to Otopeni (PVG–OTP) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
IST Istanbul 13h 41m MUTK A2MSRO Istanbul (IST) to Otopeni flights
PEK Beijing 14h 15m CAEYHU CA Beijing (PEK) to Otopeni flights
BUD Budapest 14h 25m FMMU BTRO Budapest (BUD) to Otopeni flights
DOH Doha 14h 28m IBQR JLMHQR Doha (DOH) to Otopeni flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 14h 48m AZCACZ BTDEET Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Otopeni flights
MUC Munich 15h CALH A2LHNH Munich (MUC) to Otopeni flights
AMS Amsterdam 15h 5m CACKCZ BTKLKQ Amsterdam (AMS) to Otopeni flights
CPH Copenhagen 16h 20m MU W4 Copenhagen (CPH) to Otopeni flights
BCN Barcelona 17h 15m CAMUTP W4 Barcelona (BCN) to Otopeni flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 17h 20m AYHOMU D8 Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Otopeni flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Otopeni
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to OTP.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,004
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Otopeni is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · OTP: EEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Otopeni.
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.

PVG–OTP Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Otopeni route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: OTP
IATA / ICAOOTP / LROP
TimezoneEurope/Bucharest
Passengers/yr15.9M
Elevation314 ft / 96 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to OTP flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Beijing Capital and Budapest Liszt Ferenc.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to OTP 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.
Otopeni is 5 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 İstanbul, Beijing Capital and Budapest Liszt Ferenc. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.