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Among airlines operating Munich to Shanghai flights:

• Air China: offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Munich and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Lufthansa
• Air China

Flights from Munich to Shanghai usually depart from Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Munich to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 619 € return via Shimkent (CIT), compared with 844 € for direct.

One-stop flights from Munich to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 30% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 15% on the Munich to Shanghai route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 710 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 830 €, a difference of 120 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Munich to Shanghai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are The Bund, Xintiandi, and Shanghai National Exhibition Convention Center (NECC). These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Munich to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 11:10 and lands at 22:33
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 9:43.

The flight takes about 11h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 28% above the route average of 759 €. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Munich to Shanghai takes 11h 23m, covering 14.077 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Munich to Shanghai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 584 €, which is 14% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 04m, compared to 15h 17m via Shimkent (CIT) and 15h 27m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Shanghai is 6 hours ahead of Munich (China Time vs Central European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Munich to Shanghai range from 663 € to 909 €, with an average of 759 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 663 € counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Munich to Shanghai flights:

• • Air China
• • Lufthansa