Pudong Shanghai November 2017 panorama, Shanghai — flights from Manama to Shanghai
Bahrain, BahrainShanghai, China

Flights from Bahrain to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Bahrain (BAH) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 9h 3m (6,842 km). Gulf Air flies it. Lowest fare seen: $780 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

A private driver meets you in arrivals at a price agreed when you book. Book with Welcome Pickups.

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Before you flyAirport lounges at Bahrain →1 lounge at Bahrain AirportTrains, buses and taxi faresPVG to Shanghai: getting into town →

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Airlines flying Bahrain to Shanghai

Carriers on BAH–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Gulf Airnonstop fare seen

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Bahrain to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Bahrain to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight from Bahrain (BAH) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 9h 3m, covering 6,842 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Bahrain from Shanghai by air?
The great-circle distance between Bahrain International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 6,842 km (4,251 miles), a long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Bahrain to Shanghai?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the BAH–PVG route include Gulf Air. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Bahrain to Shanghai cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on BAH–PVG was $780 USD with Gulf Air (nonstop), departing 1 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Bahrain to Shanghai?
In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $392 with 3 stops against $780 nonstop, a saving of $388. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from Bahrain to China?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Shanghai?
China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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