A stopover in Shanghai
Visa-free transit is available to many passports when you fly onward to a third country.
| Airport to the centre | about 45 min |
| Typical central 3–4★ hotel | ~$120 / night |
| Airline stopover program | China Eastern, Air China |
⚠ Check China's visa-free transit rules for your passport.
With 24–48 hours
- The Bund at night
- Yu Garden
- French Concession walk
China Eastern stopover · Free transit hotel · up to 1 night
Free 4–5★ transit hotel for 8h+ connections in Shanghai on eligible tickets. Check current terms →
Free 4–5★ transit hotel for 8h+ connections in Shanghai on eligible tickets. Check current terms →
Air China stopover · Free transit hotel · up to 1 night
Free 1-night transit hotel for 6–30h international connections. Check current terms →
Free 1-night transit hotel for 6–30h international connections. Check current terms →
Tips
- Leave big bags at the airport's left-luggage desk or your hotel so you can explore right away.
- With separate tickets, give yourself at least one night between flights.
- Check whether your passport needs a visa or travel authorisation to leave the airport.
Routes where Shanghai is on the way
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