Shanghai (Pudong) to Prague (PVG–PRG) — 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
FRA Frankfurt am Main 13h 25m AZCACZ AIAZDE Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Prague flights
CPH Copenhagen 14h MU D8FRRO Copenhagen (CPH) to Prague flights
BRU Zaventem 14h 19m HOHU CXSN Zaventem (BRU) to Prague flights
AMS Amsterdam 14h 23m CACKCZ 6ECIGA Amsterdam (AMS) to Prague flights
MUC Munich 14h 25m CALH AZEYLH Munich (MUC) to Prague flights
BEG Belgrade 14h 46m JU AZB6FB Belgrade (BEG) to Prague flights
IST Istanbul 15h MUTK 3U6EBR Istanbul (IST) to Prague flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 15h AYHOMU AYBAJL Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Prague flights
PEK Beijing 15h 15m CAEYHU HU Beijing (PEK) to Prague flights
DOH Doha 15h 55m IBQR FBJLMH Doha (DOH) to Prague flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Prague
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to PRG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~13h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,605
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
-6h
Prague is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · PRG: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 12:00 PM in Prague.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter the Czech Republic. Apply at the Czech embassy or a VFS Global visa centre in China. The short-stay visa (Type C) costs EUR 80 and permits stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

Bring a completed application form, two recent passport photos, travel insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, round-trip flight booking, hotel reservations, and proof of funds. Three months of bank statements are expected. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure from the Schengen zone and have 2 blank pages.

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–PRG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Prague route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PRG
IATA / ICAOPRG / LKPR
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,247 ft / 380 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to PRG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Frankfurt Main, Copenhagen Kastrup and Brussels.
Prague 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, Copenhagen Kastrup and Brussels. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.