Sydney (SYD)
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Australia
GMT 10
Latitude: -33.94609832763672
Longitude: 151.177001953125
SYD to PVG
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Weather in Sydney and Shanghai
Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
Sydney
Thu, 15 Oct17°CRain expectedLow 13°
- Mon26° / 22°
- Tue25° / 15°
- Wed17° / 12°
Shanghai
Thu, 15 Oct24°CPartly cloudyLow 19°
- Mon27° / 19°
- Tue27° / 20°
- Wed24° / 19°
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Holidays and peak dates for Shanghai
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Sydney
Sydney is best understood from both the harbour and the coast. Circular Quay places the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and ferries in one compact area, while Bondi needs a separate beach outing. The Royal Botanic Garden gives a quieter walk near the waterfront. Travellers from India can reach central stations quickly from the airport by train. Check the arrival terminal and hotel station before buying a ticket, and leave room for weather changes on any coastal walk.
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Tips for travellers from India
Circular Quay is a convenient base when harbour ferries, the Opera House and The Rocks are the main priorities. Accommodation near Central Station suits an itinerary involving rail connections and a wider spread of neighbourhoods. Bondi is a different choice, placing the beach first and requiring an additional trip for the harbour sights.
The new Sydney Fish Market opened at Blackwattle Bay in January 2026, adding a purpose-built waterfront destination for seafood shopping and dining. Treat it as a distinct outing from Circular Quay rather than assuming the two waterfront locations sit beside one another. A harbour day can instead connect The Rocks, the Opera House forecourt and the Royal Botanic Garden on foot.
Sydney Airport has separate international and domestic railway stations. Match the station to the terminal when returning for a flight, especially after a domestic connection. A group comparing a train with a taxi should account for the airport station access charge in the rail total.
Bondi's coast deserves its own stretch of the itinerary. Combining the beach, Fish Market and a ferry ride in one afternoon creates three separate transport legs. For two nights, choosing a harbour day and one coastal or market outing leaves more time at each waterfront destination.
Best time to visit Sydney
September to November or March to May, roughly 15–25°C, for harbour and coastal walks.
Places to visit in Sydney
Sydney Opera HouseSydney Harbour BridgeRoyal Botanic GardenThe RocksBondi BeachCircular Quay
How to reach Sydney
By Air: Sydney Airport (SYD) is about 8 km from the central business district; Airport Link trains reach central stations in about 13 minutes. Buses, taxis and booked cars also operate.
By Rail: Airport trains connect to Sydney’s suburban network and Central Station for longer routes.
By Road: Airport buses, taxis and booked cars serve the city; intercity coaches use central terminals.
What to do in Sydney
Walk around the Sydney Opera House.
Take a ferry from Circular Quay.
Explore The Rocks and Harbour Bridge approaches.
Visit a patrolled beach at Bondi.
Sydney airport information
Sydney Airport (SYD). Terminal 1 handles international flights, including services to and from India; Terminal 2 is a domestic terminal and Terminal 3 serves Qantas domestic flights. Terminal 1 is separate from the domestic complex, with road and rail transfer options between them.
About Shanghai
Shanghai is organised around the Huangpu River. The Bund looks across to Pudong’s towers, while Yuyuan Garden and nearby streets offer a different scale of buildings and shops. Museums and former lane neighbourhoods fill out a longer stay. Pudong International Airport is well east of central districts, so arriving visitors should decide whether a hotel is near People’s Square, the Bund or a metro interchange before choosing a transfer. The airport metro is useful, but its travel time is longer than the map may suggest.
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Tips for travellers from India
People’s Square is useful for central metro connections, while the Bund suits a stay focused on the historic riverfront. A Pudong hotel places the towers on the same side of the Huangpu as the airport, but the district is large and the final station still matters. The Maglev reaches Longyang Road rather than the Bund itself; onward metro or road transport is needed. Metro Line 2 offers another route from Pudong Airport into the city.
Air India checks in at Terminal 2, at island K. The airport’s other terminal is a separate check-in building, and a domestic connection may require collecting bags and completing new departure formalities. Hongqiao is a different Shanghai airport, not another Pudong terminal. In town, the Bund promenade and a Pudong observation visit face each other across the river but need a crossing between them. Yuyuan Garden belongs to a smaller-scale old-city route, while People’s Square museums form another cluster. Museum of Art Pudong is on the newer waterfront side and has its own exhibition tickets. For a short visit, select one river crossing and build the day around the sights on either bank rather than repeatedly returning to the same metro interchange. Pudong Airport’s distance makes the last transfer a meaningful part of the departure day.
Best time to visit Shanghai
March to May or September to November, about 12–25°C, for riverside walks.
Places to visit in Shanghai
The BundYuyuan GardenShanghai MuseumPudong riversideNanjing RoadWest Bund
How to reach Shanghai
By Air: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is about 30 km east of downtown; Metro Line 2 takes about one hour to People’s Square. Airport Link rail, buses and taxis are alternatives.
By Rail: Shanghai Railway Station and Hongqiao Railway Station have long-distance services; Metro Line 2 reaches Pudong Airport.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect Pudong with central districts and the wider region.
What to do in Shanghai
Walk the architectural frontage of the Bund.
Explore Yuyuan Garden.
Visit an exhibition at Shanghai Museum.
Follow a riverside path on the West Bund.
Shanghai airport information
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Air India operates from Pudong Terminal 2, with check-in at island K. Both main terminals handle domestic and international operations, so flight type alone does not identify the correct building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it worth booking Sydney to Shanghai flights in advance?
There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price.
How far is Sydney from Shanghai by air?
The direct air distance between Sydney (SYD) and Shanghai (PVG) is about 7,865 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from SYD to PVG?
Not on the dates shown here. Every Sydney to Shanghai option on this page has at least one stop. Non-stop service can differ by season and by day, so check nearby dates before you decide.
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