Shanghai (Pudong) to Tianjin (PVG–TSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–TSN is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Shanghai Airlines, Air China and Xiamen Air lead the route. The flight covers 606 miles in approximately 2h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 21 | 738 | 2h25-2h40 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 14 | 73G | 2h20 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| MF Xiamen Air Also: 3U | 7 | 738 | 2h25 | – | – | 3U |
| BK Potomac Air | 4 | 739 | 2h25 | – | – | – |
| GS Grant Aviation Also: HU | 4 | 320 | 2h05 | – | – | HU |
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tianjin from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→TSN | SHA→TSN | NTG→TSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 6 | 7 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 75 | 104 | 24 |
| Flight time | 2h 20m | 1h 50m | 1h 53m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · TSN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Tianjin.
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.
Metro Line 2 to Tianjin Railway Station costs ¥7 and takes 45 minutes. Trains run until 23:00.Taxis from the airport rank to downtown: ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi: ¥35–60. Airport shuttle buses serve Tianjin Railway Station and key hotels for ¥20. TSN is often used by Beijing travelers; connections to Beijing South via Tianjin high-speed rail are straightforward. Rental cars are available in arrivals.
Semi-arid continental climate on the Bohai coast. Winters (December–February) are cold (−8–3°C) with some snow and wind-driven cold. De-icing requirements are moderate. The main winter disruption risk is blowing snow and fog reducing visibility on the coast.
Summers (June–August) are hot and humid at 30–35°C. July is the wettest month with heavy rain from remnant Pacific weather systems. Spring brings sandstorm risk (March–April) from northern deserts. Yellow dust reduces visibility and occasionally grounds flights. The clearest and most stable weather is September through October.
PVG–TSN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to TSN
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) are connected by nonstop service from Shanghai Airlines, Air China, Xiamen Air, Potomac Air, Grant Aviation and China Eastern Airlines. With 75 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to TSN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to TSN is about 2 hours 20 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 606 miles (975 km). There are approximately 75 weekly flights outbound and 82 return, totaling 157 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dalian Zhoushuizi, Wuhan Tianhe and Incheon. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Zhoushan (HSN).