Flights from Shanghai to Cape Town

Arriving in Cape Town

Book your tickets to Cape Town with Etihad Airways and prepare to be mesmerized by the magnificent beauty of this jewel of South Africa. The warm and friendly people of this picturesque city by the sea are waiting to welcome you.

Plan Your Cape Town Holiday

Whether your ideal vacation consists of long and lazy days on the beach or heart pounding adventure, Cape Town is sure to meet your needs. The city boasts several world class beaches, lovely cafes along the shore, places to shop and peruse and vistas that will help you relax and unwind. For the more adventurous there is shark cage diving, sand boarding and mountain trekking that will surely get your adrenaline flowing.

Peak tourist season runs from October to April as the long and hot dry season envelopes the city. It is busiest during the months of December through January as tourist flock to the sun drenched beaches. Book your tickets to Cape Town early if coming then. Cheap hotels in Cape Town can be found more easily May through August. Flight deals to Cape Town can always be found at any time of year with Etihad Airway’s fantastic Deals section.

Flying from Shanghai

Book your flights from Shanghai to hundreds of destinations in Asia and worldwide with Etihad Airways and enjoy exceptional service from your reservation to your arrival.

Major Airports in Shanghai

The primary airport for Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Due to its location it is also a major nexus for flights into and out of Asia. The airport has two main passenger terminals, which accomdate tens of millions pass through its gates every year. Shaghai airport is connected to the Maglev train service, which was the first of its kind for commercial passengers.

Airport Transportation in Shanghai

In Shanghai you can take a shuttle bus to Pudong International Airport. The underground metro train to Pudong International Airport is a possibility, but allow at least one hour for the journey. A taxi to Pudong International Airport is a faster option and there are many to choose from.

From early morning until late evening you can take the Maglev Magnetic train to Pudong International Airport. It works by magnetic levitation and is the fastest commercial train in the world. The journey takes eight minutes and runs every 15 minutes.

Choose Etihad Airways, the National Airline of the United Arab Emirates, for flights from Shanghai to Cape Town on which you will be travelling in comfort and style.