Shanghai (Minhang) to Tianjin (SHA–TSN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SHA–TSN is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Shanghai Airlines and Grant Aviation lead the route. The flight covers 592 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 39 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: SC, ZH | 21 | 738 | 2h05-2h20 | – | Star Alliance | SC, ZH |
| FM Shanghai Airlines Also: MU | 7 | 738 | 2h20 | – | – | MU |
| GS Grant Aviation | 3 | 320 | 2h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Tianjin from Shanghai (Minhang)
| Metric | SHA→TSN | PVG→TSN | NTG→TSN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHA | – | 28 mi | 64 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 94 | 67 | 24 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 47m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
SHA: CST · TSN: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang), it's 6:00 PM in Tianjin.
Metro Lines 2 and 10 both serve Hongqiao Airport Terminal 2. Line 2 connects to People's Square (city center) in about 30 minutes (¥6) and continues to Pudong Airport; the most direct transit link in Shanghai. Line 10 serves the western and southern city.Taxis from the city center cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min). DiDi runs ¥35–60. The Hongqiao Railway Station is integrated into the same complex; high-speed rail connections to Nanjing, Hangzhou, and Beijing are direct from the same building, making SHA the best-connected inter-modal hub in China.
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.
SHA–TSN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHA to TSN
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Shanghai Airlines and Grant Aviation. With 94 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SHA to TSN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SHA to TSN ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 592 miles (953 km). There are approximately 94 weekly flights outbound and 94 return, totaling 188 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
39 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via PVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG), Nantong (Tongzhou) (NTG) and Hangzhou (HGH).