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

• Earliest: departs at 0:10 and lands at 13:13
• Latest: departs at 2:30 and lands at 15:33.

The flight takes about 13h 03m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Munich takes 13h 03m, 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.

Return flights from Shanghai to Munich range from 726 € to 1.177 €, with an average of 888 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 726 € counts as a good deal.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 613 € return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with 1.081 € for direct.

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

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

One-way fares from Shanghai to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 478 €, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around 47 € for economy cars. Top options include:

• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Sixt
• Avis

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Munich route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 39m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 18% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Shanghai to Munich. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at 667 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 1.106 €, a difference of 439 €.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Lufthansa
• Air China

Flying via Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 06m, compared to 15h 10m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 16h 09m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Munich 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 Munich are Allianz Arena, Marienplatz, and Theresienwiese. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Shanghai to Munich flights:

• Lufthansa: 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:

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