Taipei (Songshan) to Shanghai (Minhang) (TSA–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between TSA and SHA, connecting options are available through 5 hubs.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Taipei (Songshan)
| Metric | TSA→SHA | FOC→SHA |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from TSA | – | 132 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 43 | 56 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 5m |
Travel Essentials
TSA: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Taipei (Songshan), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Taiwan residents do not use a standard visa to enter mainland China. Instead, a Mainland Travel Permit for Taiwan Residents (Taiwan Compatriot Entry Permit) is required. This document can be applied for on arrival at 35+ designated airports and ports across mainland China, including Beijing, Shanghai, Xiamen, Shenzhen, and Chengdu. The on-arrival permit costs CNY 150 and requires a valid ROC passport with at least 3 months validity, a Taiwan national ID card, passport photos, and a return ticket.
The five-year version can be applied for in advance through authorized agencies. It allows unlimited entries with no restriction on stay duration, and covers tourism, business, work, and study.
Metro Line 2 to People's Square costs ¥6 and takes 30 minutes; runs until midnight. The same line continues east to Pudong Airport (PVG), making cross-airport connections possible without a surface taxi. Line 10 serves additional city destinations.Taxis from SHA to downtown cost ¥40–70 (30–45 min metered). DiDi: ¥35–60. The integrated Hongqiao Railway Station (same terminal complex) connects directly to high-speed rail; this is SHA's major advantage over PVG for domestic connections and onward rail travel. Rental car desks are in the terminal.
Humid subtropical climate with hot, rainy summers and cold, damp winters. Typhoon season (July–September) is the primary disruption risk. Shanghai is regularly affected by typhoon remnants and occasionally by direct landfalls, causing ground stops of several hours. July and August are the hottest months at 32–38°C with high humidity.
Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of 2–10°C with persistent overcast, drizzle, and occasional freezing rain. Dense fog is a regular winter occurrence at SHA and can delay departures for hours. Spring (March–May) sees plum rain (meiyu season) with persistent light rain for weeks at a time. Autumn (October–November) is the most operationally stable period.
TSA–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from TSA to SHA
Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
TSA to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from TSA to SHA ranges from 1 hours 35 minutes to 2 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 424 miles (682 km). There are approximately 43 weekly flights outbound and 50 return, totaling 93 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
5 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via FOC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Fuzhou (Changle) (FOC).