Flying from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport (DAD): What you need to know
Da Nang International Airport is located in Da Nang. The city runs on the UTC+7 timezone and is one hour behind Shanghai.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Shanghai to DAD. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Shanghai to DAD. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Break the trip up (and maybe score a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
Traveling from central Shanghai to PVG takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport has an excellent on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PVG arrive on schedule 82% of the time.
PVG's address is No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Break up your flight from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport with a stop at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). A main stopover between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and DAD, it's a good opportunity to unwind before the next leg of your journey.
SHA is about 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Get a head start on your vacation with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Shanghai to DAD flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 85% of flights leaving here land when expected.
The street address for SHA is 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Book a hotel close to DAD if you're catching a late flight from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport. Settle into one of these options and be in bed sooner:
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around four weeks before your Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport flight.
Getting from Da Nang International Airport (DAD) to central Da Nang
Central Da Nang is around 5 kilometers from Da Nang International Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car rental or ride-share.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Right now, AED 483 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 908. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Shanghai to DAD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Cheap Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport (DAD)
Think about your travel style when deciding the best time to fly. December is the quietest month to visit Da Nang. February is when most people book flights from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport (DAD), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Da Nang is June, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Shanghai to DAD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January has temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Da Nang
Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Da Nang International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Da Nang:
My Khe Beach and Tan Tra Beach are just the start of the popular attractions to put on your Da Nang itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Marble Mountains.
Explore more of Vietnam
You've seen Da Nang, now it's time to discover other parts of Vietnam. Travel around 274 kilometers southeast to Qui Nhon to tick off its must-visit sights. From Coral island to Ky Co Beach and Quy Nhon Coast Road, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 121 kilometers southeast of Da Nang, Quang Ngai is another essential stop in Vietnam. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to My Lai Massacre Museum, My Lai Massacre - Son My Memorial and Tan My beach.