Wuhan (Huangpi) to Shanghai (Minhang) (WUH–SHA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
No flights match your filters.
No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
WUH–SHA is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 423 miles in approximately 1h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines | 49 | 738, 919 | 1h25-1h45 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h35 | – | SkyTeam | – |
| FM Shanghai Airlines | 7 | 738 | 1h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Shanghai (Minhang) from Wuhan (Huangpi)
| Metric | WUH→SHA | XFN→SHA | KHN→SHA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from WUH | – | 148 mi | 166 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 1h 35m | 1h 45m | 1h 23m |
Travel Essentials
WUH: CST · SHA: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Wuhan (Huangpi), it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Minhang).
Wuhan Metro Line 2 extends to the airport terminal, connecting Wuhan Railway Station (high-speed rail) and the city centre to the airport in 50–60 minutes for CNY 8–12. The metro operates from around 06:00 to 23:00. Airport shuttle buses also depart from the main railway stations for CNY 20.DiDi and taxis from central Wuhan cost CNY 80–140 depending on origin (the city is large and spread across both sides of the Yangtze). Driving via G4 Beijing–Hong Kong–Macao Expressway with airport spur takes 30–50 minutes in normal traffic.
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.
WUH–SHA Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from WUH to SHA
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Shanghai Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
WUH to SHA Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from WUH to SHA is about 1 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 423 miles (680 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 119 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Fuzhou Changle, Qingdao Jiaodong and Xiamen Gaoqi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Xiangyang (Xiangzhou) (XFN), Nanchang (KHN) and Hefei (HFE).