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Flights from Shanghai to Bologna
There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Bologna. 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
Shanghai to Bologna at a glance
Fastest journey13h 50mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Vienna
Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Bologna
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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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) BLQ
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
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SHA Paris (CDG) BLQ
Leg 1: Air France, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France
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SHA Istanbul (IST) BLQ
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
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
- -7hBologna vs Shanghai
- Currency in Bologna
- EUR
- Airports
- PVG, SHA → BLQ
Flights from Shanghai to Bologna: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Bologna?
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 Shanghai to Bologna?
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 Shanghai and Bologna?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Vienna (VIE), Helsinki (HEL) and Zurich (ZRH). Air China flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Bologna?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Bologna: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Bologna?
Bologna is 7 hours behind Shanghai.





