How to get fromBucharest to Shanghaiby plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane OTP - PVG
16h 32m
¥2,961–5,087
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
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1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane OTP - SHA
16h 21m
¥1,811–5,537
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Nantong Xingdong Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Nantong Xingdong Airport (NTG)plane OTP - NTG
2. Take the bus from Jiangsu Tongzhou to Shanghai Zongzhanbus
22h 3m
¥2,096–6,177
Bus, shuttle to Varna Airport, fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Take the bus from Buchurest to Rusebus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Ruse to Varna Airportshuttle
3. Fly from Varna Airport (VAR) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane VAR - PVG
21h 16m
¥3,008–6,627
Fly Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane BBU - PVG
21h 17m
¥2,065–6,565

Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) flights

17Weekly Planes

14h 35mAverage Duration

¥1,699Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,108.7 km
Duration: 16h 32m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Shanghai, China?

Turkish Airlines, Air China, and two other airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) twice daily.

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Shanghai(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with 24.89 million inhabitants in 2021, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents. As of 2018, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 9.1 trillion RMB ($1.33 trillion). Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port.

Things to do in Shanghai

Jinjiang Action Park(Opens in a new window)

Jinjiang Action Park is a large amusement park at No. 201 Hongmei Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Founded in 1984, it is affiliated to the Jinjiang Group.

Shanghai Disneyland(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disneyland (; Pinyin: Shànghǎi díshìní lèyuán, Shanghainese: Zaon-he Diq-zy-nyi Loq-yoe) is a theme park located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong, Shanghai, China, that is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. The park is operated by Disney Experiences and Shanghai Shendi Group, through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shendi. Construction began on April 8, 2011. The park opened on June 16, 2016. The park operated in its first half-year with a visitor attendance of 5.60 million guests.

Shanghai Disney Resort(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disney Resort is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It is the first Disneyland in mainland China. It is also the sixth Disney resort worldwide, after Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. On December 20, 2023, Shanghai Disney Resort officially opened Zootopia, Disney's first Zootopia-themed area. The resort features Shanghai Disneyland, an entertainment district, two themed hotels, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs. Additional phases will see the development of two additional theme parks at the resort. The site will cover 963 acre in Pudong, or approximately three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, at a cost of for the new theme park and an additional to build other aspects of the resort, totaling. The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.

Tron Lightcycle Power Run(Opens in a new window)

Tron Lightcycle Power Run (Chinese: 创极速光轮) and Tron Lightcycle / Run are semi-enclosed, launched roller coasters at Shanghai Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The first incarnation, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, opened at Shanghai Disneyland on June 16, 2016. A nearly identical installation, Tron Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 4, 2023. Both are in the Tomorrowland themed areas at each park.

Places to stay in Shanghai

Shanghai Dreams - Hidden Gem on Yongkang Road - Entire Apartment(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

ClOUD RESIDENCE-3BR-near the people square&xintiandi(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Aryas house luxurious 3 bedrooms nice view the TV Tower convenient transportation(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Lu In Home With City Veiw-300m to West Nanjing Rd Subway-Near People's Square-Credit Cards Accepted(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional