Cheap Flights from Helsinki to Shanghai — $535

The only airline operating direct flights from Helsinki to Shanghai is Juneyao Airlines. Flights operate on Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Saturday.

More than 8 airlines operate flights from Helsinki to Shanghai, including Juneyao Airlines, Finnair, KLM, airBaltic, Nordic Regional Airline, Scandinavian Airlines, Pegasus Airlines, and Norwegian Air International. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $535, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.

Helsinki is served primarily by Helsinki Airport (HEL) in Vantaa, the country’s main international gateway and a well-connected hub for full-service carriers and major European low-cost airlines. It typically handles long-haul and Schengen traffic and can be perceived as mid-range to premium in price compared with regional Scandinavian options. The airport lies about 18–20 km north of Helsinki city centre; travel times are usually 25–35 minutes by train or coach and somewhat longer by road in peak hours. Frequent Finnair and other carriers offer regular connections; tickets for the train or Finnair city bus tend to be modestly priced. Pros: efficient terminals, good public-transport links and a wide range of services; cons: occasional crowds during peak periods and a short transfer needed from some remote parking or bus stops.

Shanghai is served by two main airports with distinct roles. Pudong International (PVG) is the city’s primary international hub, handling most long-haul and intercontinental services from full-service carriers and many global alliances; fares here can be mid- to higher-range compared with domestic-only options. It sits about 30–40 km east of central Shanghai, with transit options including the Maglev (around 8–10 minutes to Longyang Road) plus metro and airport buses; expect 40–60 minutes to the city center by metro or 30–60 minutes by taxi depending on traffic, with fares varying by route and surcharges. PVG is convenient for international connections and facilities are modern, though transfers can be lengthy during peak times. Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) operates mainly as a domestic and regional airport favored by budget and full-service Chinese carriers, typically offering shorter ground times and generally lower domestic fares. Located much closer to downtown—about 10–15 km west—Hongqiao is linked directly to the metro and high-speed rail hub; travel to the city center often takes 15–30 minutes by taxi or 20–30 minutes by metro, with relatively low public transport fares. Hongqiao’s compact layout can be quicker for domestic transfers, but it handles fewer international flights and may be crowded during business peaks.