Shanghai (Pudong) to Wuhan (Huangpi) (PVG–WUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PVG–WUH is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Juneyao Air lead the route. The flight covers 450 miles in approximately 1h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: AF, EY, QF, VN | 41 | 320, 738 | 1h45-2h05 | – | SkyTeam | AF, EY, QF, VN |
| CZ China Southern Airlines Also: BA | 24 | 738 | 1h43-1h55 | – | SkyTeam | BA |
| HO Juneyao Air | 7 | 320 | 2h20 | – | – | – |
| ZH Shenzhen Airlines | 7 | 32N | 2h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Wuhan (Huangpi) from Shanghai (Pudong)
| Metric | PVG→WUH | SHA→WUH | NTG→WUH |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PVG | – | 28 mi | 81 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 131 | 56 | 3 |
| Flight time | 1h 50m | 1h 40m | 1h 40m |
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · WUH: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi).
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 runs from the airport to Wuhan Station (high-speed rail connections to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu) and the city centre in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. DiDi and taxis queue outside arrivals; fares to central Wuhan run CNY 80–140. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple city zones and rail stations for CNY 20.
Wuhan's extensive high-speed rail network makes it a viable transit hub for domestic onward travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal arrivals hall.
Humid subtropical climate. Wuhan is one of China's "Three Furnaces." Summers (June–August) are brutally hot and humid at 32–38°C with heavy monsoon rainfall and frequent thunderstorms causing ground delays. Winters (December–February) are cold and damp at 0–8°C, with occasional freezing rain and ice that disrupts ramp operations more than snow.
Spring (March–May) brings heavy rain and flooding risk from the Yangtze and Han rivers. Autumn (September–October) is the most comfortable season. Buildings are aggressively air-conditioned in summer. Pack a layer for indoors.
PVG–WUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to WUH
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air, Shenzhen Airlines and Sichuan Airlines. With 131 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PVG to WUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to WUH is about 1 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 450 miles (725 km). There are approximately 131 weekly flights outbound and 135 return, totaling 266 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Wenzhou Longwan, Fuzhou Changle and Xiamen Gaoqi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Minhang) (SHA), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Zhoushan (HSN).