How to get fromBaku to Shanghaiby plane, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Baku to Shanghai by plane, car, or train

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Fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
best
1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)plane GYD - SHA
13h 14m
¥3,507–4,211
Fly to Nanjing Lukou International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Nanjing Lukou International Airport (NKG)plane GYD - NKG
2. Take the train from Nanjing South Station to Shanghai stationtrain
15h 51m
¥1,937–6,164
Drive 8,343.3 km
1. Drive from Baku to Shanghai Stationcar 8,343.3 km
3d 21h
¥7,093–10,246
Fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, train
1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)plane GYD - HGH
2. Take the train from Hangzhou East to Shanghai Hongqiaotrain
15h 57m
¥1,979–6,650
Fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport
1. Fly from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)plane GYD - PVG
14h 35m
¥3,157–4,061

Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) flights

15Weekly Planes

12h 18mAverage Duration

¥1,892Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,373.5 km
Duration: 13h 14m

What companies run services between Baku, Azerbaijan and Shanghai, China?

China Southern Airlines flies from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) twice daily.

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Shanghai(opens in a new window), China(opens in a new window)

Shanghai is one of the four direct-administered municipalities of the People's Republic of China (PRC). The city is located on the southern estuary of the Yangtze River, with the Huangpu River flowing through it. The population of the city proper is the third largest in the world, with 24.89 million inhabitants in 2021, while the urban area is the most populous in China, with 39.3 million residents. As of 2018, the Greater Shanghai metropolitan area was estimated to produce a gross metropolitan product (nominal) of nearly 9.1 trillion RMB ($1.33 trillion). Shanghai is one of the world's major centers for finance, business and economics, research, science and technology, manufacturing, transportation, tourism, and culture. The Port of Shanghai is the world's busiest container port.

Things to do in Shanghai

Jinjiang Action Park(Opens in a new window)

Jinjiang Action Park is a large amusement park at No. 201 Hongmei Road in Xuhui District, Shanghai. Founded in 1984, it is affiliated to the Jinjiang Group.

Shanghai Disneyland(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disneyland (; Pinyin: Shànghǎi díshìní lèyuán, Shanghainese: Zaon-he Diq-zy-nyi Loq-yoe) is a theme park located in Chuansha New Town, Pudong, Shanghai, China, that is part of the Shanghai Disney Resort. The park is operated by Disney Experiences and Shanghai Shendi Group, through a joint venture between The Walt Disney Company and Shendi. Construction began on April 8, 2011. The park opened on June 16, 2016. The park operated in its first half-year with a visitor attendance of 5.60 million guests.

Shanghai Disney Resort(Opens in a new window)

Shanghai Disney Resort is a themed resort in Pudong, Shanghai, China. The resort opened to the public on June 16, 2016. It is the first Disneyland in mainland China. It is also the sixth Disney resort worldwide, after Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Tokyo Disney Resort, Disneyland Paris and Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. On December 20, 2023, Shanghai Disney Resort officially opened Zootopia, Disney's first Zootopia-themed area. The resort features Shanghai Disneyland, an entertainment district, two themed hotels, recreational facilities, a lake and associated parking and transportation hubs. Additional phases will see the development of two additional theme parks at the resort. The site will cover 963 acre in Pudong, or approximately three times the size of Hong Kong Disneyland, at a cost of for the new theme park and an additional to build other aspects of the resort, totaling. The Walt Disney Company owns 43 percent of the resort; the majority 57 percent is held by Shanghai Shendi Group, a joint venture of three companies owned by the Shanghai government.

Tron Lightcycle Power Run(Opens in a new window)

Tron Lightcycle Power Run (Chinese: 创极速光轮) and Tron Lightcycle / Run are semi-enclosed, launched roller coasters at Shanghai Disneyland and Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World. The first incarnation, Tron Lightcycle Power Run, opened at Shanghai Disneyland on June 16, 2016. A nearly identical installation, Tron Lightcycle / Run, opened at Magic Kingdom in Walt Disney World on April 4, 2023. Both are in the Tomorrowland themed areas at each park.

Places to stay in Shanghai

Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li(Opens in a new window)

9.6Exceptional

Riverdale Residence Xintiandi Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

The Sukhothai Shanghai(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

THE ONE Shanghai Downtown, Vignette Collection by IHG(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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