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Among airlines operating Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights:

• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

3 airlines operate flights between Shanghai and Frankfurt am Main Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• China Eastern
• Lufthansa
• Air China

Flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport may depart from several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA). Flights usually arrive at Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• 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 Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 497 € return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with 782 € for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 68 €–87 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport most commonly connect through:

• Shenyang (SHE) – 29% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 5% of one-stop connections

Shenyang (SHE) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 13% on the Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at 734 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 839 €, a difference of 106 €. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 4 hours 3 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights, with 67% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Frankfurt Central Station, Festhalle, and Congress Center Messe Frankfurt. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 0:25 and lands at 13:05
• Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 12:30.

The flight takes about 12h 40m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 39% above the route average of 757 €. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 12h 40m, covering 14.207 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 Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 354 €, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

Air China is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while China Eastern has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport flights are:

• Air China: 92% on time
• China Eastern: 92% on time
• Lufthansa: 73% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 81% of the time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 06m, compared to 15h 27m via Shenyang (SHE) and 16h 01m via Zurich (ZRH).

Frankfurt am Main Airport is 6 hours behind Shanghai (Central European Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 9 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

Return flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from 682 € to 889 €, with an average of 757 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 682 € counts as a good deal.

Lufthansa is the only airline on the Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.