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

• Earliest: departs at 0:45 and lands at 13:29
• Latest: departs at 12:10 and lands at 0:54.

The flight takes about 12h 44m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport takes 12h 44m, 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.

Return flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport range from 701 € to 883 €, with an average of 778 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 701 € counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the 778 € route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 515 € return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with 803 € for direct.

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: 90% on time
• Lufthansa: 73% on time

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

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge 90 €–90 € for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

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

One-way fares from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 403 €, which is 35% below the typical average for this route.

Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 43 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Wheego
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Enterprise Rent-A-Car
• Hertz

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 4h 06m.

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

• Shenyang (SHE) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Shanghai to Frankfurt am Main Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at 716 € return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at 894 €, a difference of 178 €.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• China Eastern
• Air China
• Lufthansa

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 12m, compared to 15h 29m via Shenyang (SHE) and 17h 03m via Istanbul (IST).

Frankfurt am Main Airport is 7 hours behind Shanghai (Central European Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Frankfurt am Main Airport are Festhalle, Jahrhunderthalle, and Konstablerwache. These are among the most viewed places in Frankfurt am Main Airport on KAYAK.

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.

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

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