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Flights from Shanghai to Tallinn

There are no direct flights from Shanghai to Tallinn. The easiest way is one stop via Helsinki or Frankfurt, about 11h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 52m
SHATLLHEL

Shanghai to Tallinn at a glance

Fastest journey11h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Helsinki or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Shanghai to Tallinn

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

1
SHA Helsinki (HEL) TLL
Leg 1: Finnair, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: Finnair
One airline, one ticket ~11h 52m
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SHA Frankfurt (FRA) TLL
Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~15h 24m
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3
SHA Istanbul (IST) TLL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 07m
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SHA Stockholm (ARN) TLL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: SAS, Ryanair
Self-transfer likely ~13h 42m
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SHA Copenhagen (CPH) TLL
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: SAS, AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~14h 54m
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SHA Budapest (BUD) TLL
Leg 1: Shanghai Airlines · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 41m
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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
7,416 km4,605 miles
Journey time
11h 52mestimate
Time difference
-6hTallinn vs Shanghai
Currency in Tallinn
EUR
Airports
PVG, SHA → TLL

Flights from Shanghai to Tallinn: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shanghai to Tallinn?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Helsinki, Frankfurt and Istanbul. 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 Tallinn?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,416 km.
Where do you change planes between Shanghai and Tallinn?
The best connecting points are Helsinki (HEL), Frankfurt (FRA), Istanbul (IST) and Stockholm (ARN). Finnair flies both legs via Helsinki, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Shanghai and Tallinn?
Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Tallinn: Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL).
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Tallinn?
Tallinn is 6 hours behind Shanghai.

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