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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.

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

• Lufthansa
• Air China

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).

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

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

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

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average 592 € return via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS), compared with 1.043 € for direct.

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

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 8% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Shanghai to Munich route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 41%. Saturday is the cheapest day at 644 € return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at 1.086 € – a 442 € difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 47 minutes.

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%.

Some of the most popular sights in Munich are München Hauptbahnhof, Marienplatz, and Allianz Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Munich on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 0:10 and lands at 13:06
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 12:06.

The flight takes about 12h 56m.

A direct flight from Shanghai to Munich takes 12h 56m, 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 Shanghai to Munich are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about 350 €, which is 40% below the typical average for this route.

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 Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 04m, compared to 15h 17m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 16h 09m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

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

Munich Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around 12 € for economy cars. Top options include:
• Flex To Go
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Avis
• Sixt

Return flights from Shanghai to Munich range from 718 € to 1.093 €, with an average of 857 € over the past 12 months. Anything below 718 € counts as a good deal.

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