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Connecting route · Italy → China

Flights from Bologna to Shanghai

There are no direct flights from Bologna to Shanghai. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Vienna, about 14h 23m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 50m
BLQSHAFRA

Bologna to Shanghai at a glance

Fastest journey13h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Vienna

Best ways to fly from Bologna to Shanghai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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BLQ Frankfurt (FRA) SHA
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~14h 23m
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BLQ Vienna (VIE) SHA
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Ryanair · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 50m
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3
BLQ Helsinki (HEL) SHA
Leg 1: Finnair · Leg 2: Finnair, Juneyao Air
One airline, one ticket ~14h 12m
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4
BLQ Zurich (ZRH) SHA
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, SWISS
One airline, one ticket ~14h 16m
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5
BLQ Paris (CDG) SHA
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: Air France, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 07m
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BLQ Istanbul (IST) SHA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 23m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,026 km5,605 miles
Journey time
13h 50mestimate
Time difference
+7hShanghai vs Bologna
Currency in Shanghai
CNY
Airports
BLQ → PVG, SHA

Flights from Bologna to Shanghai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bologna to Shanghai?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Vienna and Helsinki. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Bologna to Shanghai?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 50m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,026 km.
Where do you change planes between Bologna and Shanghai?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), Helsinki (HEL) and Zurich (ZRH). Air Dolomiti flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bologna and Shanghai?
Bologna: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).
What is the time difference between Bologna and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 7 hours ahead of Bologna.

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