Flying from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS): What you need to know
Puerto Princesa (where Puerto Princesa International Airport is located) and Shanghai share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
To ensure you get on your flight from Shanghai to PPS, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
Airports in Shanghai
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
You might be able to make your cheap flight from Shanghai to PPS even cheaper by adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search to find which cities you could pass through. Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) is an option when taking off from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).
Traveling from central Shanghai to PVG takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 48 kilometers in 1 hour 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Shanghai Pudong International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 82% of flights that depart PVG land on time.
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
SHA is about 14 kilometers from central Shanghai. It takes 30 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport the day before your Shanghai to PPS flight:
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 85% of flights taking off from here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.
About Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
Have a late flight from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near PPS and turn in quicker:
For the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport flight.
Getting from Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS) to central Puerto Princesa
Puerto Princesa International Airport is around 8 kilometers from the center of Puerto Princesa. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 30 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
At the moment, AED 458 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is AED 975. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Shanghai to PPS, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport (PPS). January is when most people travel to Puerto Princesa. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in Puerto Princesa is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your Shanghai to PPS plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
February sees temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Puerto Princesa
Start your Puerto Princesa trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Shanghai to Puerto Princesa International Airport, check out our range of hotels including:
Palawan Heritage Center and Ethnographic Museum are just two of the major attractions to put on your Puerto Princesa travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Plaza Cuartel.