Shanghai (Pudong) to Valencia (PVG–VLC) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

PVG Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 25 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between PVG and VLC. 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
AMS Amsterdam 14h 40m CACKCZ → AFCIG3 Amsterdam (AMS) to Valencia flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 8m AZCACZ → EYLHNH Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Valencia flights
MUC Munich 15h 30m CALH → EYLH Munich (MUC) to Valencia flights
LGW London 15h 38m CAMU → BAIBU2 London (LGW) to Valencia flights
FCO Rome 15h 49m ARMU → AZFRW4 Rome (FCO) to Valencia flights
VIE Vienna 16h 3m AZOS → FROS Vienna (VIE) to Valencia flights
MXP Ferno (VA) 16h 5m CAMUTP → FRW4 Ferno (VA) (MXP) to Valencia flights
BEG Belgrade 16h 9m JU → JUUX Belgrade (BEG) to Valencia flights
BUD Budapest 16h 45m FMMU → FRW6 Budapest (BUD) to Valencia flights
IST Istanbul 17h 3m MUTK → 6ETGTK Istanbul (IST) to Valencia flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Shanghai (Pudong) to Valencia
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-6h behind

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to VLC.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
25
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
AMS ~14h 40m FRA ~15h 8m MUC ~15h 30m LGW ~15h 38m FCO ~15h 49m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,228
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
Valencia is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · VLC: CEST

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

Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Spain. Apply at the Spanish embassy or a BLS International visa centre in China. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days.

Required documents include a completed application form, two recent passport photos, travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, flight reservation, hotel bookings or invitation letter, and proof of financial means. Bank statements from the last 3 months are required. Employment verification with salary details is expected for employed applicants. Passport must have at least 3 months validity beyond the planned Schengen departure date and 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–VLC Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Valencia 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: VLC
Full nameValencia Airport
IATA / ICAOVLC / LEVC
TimezoneEurope/Madrid
Passengers/yr10.8M
Elevation240 ft / 73 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to VLC flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Munich.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to VLC 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.
Valencia 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 Amsterdam, Frankfurt Main and Munich. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.