Shanghai (Pudong) to Prague (PVG–PRG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Shanghai (Pudong) to Prague
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind 34 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between PVG and PRG, connecting options are available through 34 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to PRG.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~15h
Fastest
~45h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,988
Candidates
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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
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.

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–PRG Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Prague route.
Route details
Time difference-6 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections34 hubs
Origin: PVG
Full nameShanghai Pudong International Airport
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: PRG
Full nameVáclav Havel Airport Prague
IATA / ICAOPRG / LKPR
TimezoneEurope/Prague
Passengers/yr18.0M
Elevation1,247 ft / 380 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to PRG flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GYD, BEG, GVA, MUC, PEK, IST, CAI, ATH, BRU, LAX, MAD, TPE, MRS, CDG, DWC, AMS, LGW, MXP, MAN, BCN, BUD, FRA, ZRH, DOH, HEL, DXB, VIE, LHR, CPH, ARN, FCO, AUH, ICN and BSZ. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Prague is 6 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

34 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via GYD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.