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Flights from Shanghai to Bilbao

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Bilbao. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Amsterdam, about 15h 00m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 15h 00m
SHABIOFRA

Shanghai to Bilbao at a glance

Fastest journey15h 00mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Amsterdam

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Bilbao

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

1
SHA Frankfurt (FRA) BIO
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 00m
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2
SHA Amsterdam (AMS) BIO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, KLM · Leg 2: KLM, Vueling
One airline, one ticket ~15h 04m
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3
SHA Paris (CDG) BIO
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~15h 02m
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SHA Munich (MUC) BIO
Leg 1: Air China, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 03m
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5
SHA Istanbul (IST) BIO
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 48m
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SHA Vienna (VIE) BIO
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines · Leg 2: Austrian Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 07m
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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
9,985 km6,201 miles
Journey time
15h 00mestimate
Time difference
-7hBilbao vs Shanghai
Currency in Bilbao
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → BIO

Flights from Shanghai to Bilbao: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Bilbao?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Amsterdam and Paris. 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 Shanghai to Bilbao?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 00m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,985 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Bilbao?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Amsterdam (AMS), Paris (CDG) and Munich (MUC). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Bilbao?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Bilbao: Bilbao Airport (BIO).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Bilbao?
Bilbao is 7 hours behind Shanghai.

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