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Flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

Airlines Flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

Choose from 3 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, including China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.

Find direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi within the next three months. Book one-way flights from NZD 556 or return tickets from NZD 753.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

The distance between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is about 6,535.07 km. It takes around 9 hours 55 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The most popular month to Abu Dhabi is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceNZD 301
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceNZD 748
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance6,535.07 km
Average flight time9 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Abu Dhabi flights: Nov 13 to Nov 19 — one way flight prices from NZD 306.

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  • 2329
  • Nov

    305
  • 612
  • 1319
  • 2026
  • Dec

    273
  • 410
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  • 1824
  • 2531
  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

    At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Etihad Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 9 hours 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU237 (15:32) Etihad Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EY5748 (15:32)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on October 30, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at NZD 794.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Abu Dhabi, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zayed International Airport (PVG-AUH) is by far the most common option on this route: Zayed International Airport (AUH) Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) Abu Dhabi Bus Station (ZVJ).
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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