Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

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.

• How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 9 hours 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  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)

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on?

  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.

• Which airports can I fly to for Abu Dhabi from Shanghai?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi?

  The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 4h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  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.