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For passengers travelling with children, there are three play areas in Terminal 1, located at Gate 10, Gate 50, and Gate 53. For those arriving into Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), there are parents’ rooms and nursing facilities available for passengers which can be found near the baggage collection areas.

For those travelling on business and looking to do some work while they fly, China Southern Airlines offers inflight internet services on select flights that fly the route from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Look for flights that stopover at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and check with the airline to see if they are offering these services on your specific flight.

There are several ways to get to the city centre from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA), including taxi and airport shuttle. For a cheap and convenient route, we suggest looking at the Metro Line 10, which takes approximately 30min and can be caught at Terminal 1 and 2.

From Sydney’s airport to the city centre, there are several transport options. While taxis and buses are available, for a cheap and quick journey between the airport and the city we recommend the Sydney Airport Link train. Taking 13min, the train runs throughout the day between several stops in the city and the airport.

While not onsite, for anyone travelling late into Shanghai and looking for a hotel located just outside the airport, we recommend checking out the 4-star Mercure Shanghai Hongqiao Airport Hotel. A short walk from Terminal 1 and with a free airport shuttle available to Terminal 2, the Mercure hotel is a good choice for anyone not wanting to have to travel far from the airport.

Flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

One-stop flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 62% of one-stop connections
• Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 2% of one-stop connections

Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $691 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $798, a difference of $107. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are Shanghai Disneyland, People's Square, and French Concession. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of $755. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 12,688 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $765 to $7,086. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $476.

Flying via Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 20m, compared to 14h 47m via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and 15h 02m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Sydney (China Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Sydney to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport range from $619 to $996, with an average of $755 over the past 12 months. Anything below $619 counts as a good deal.