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2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• China Eastern

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,376 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with AED 3,023 for direct.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 7% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Abu Dhabi to Shanghai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,251 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at AED 3,022, a difference of AED 771. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Nanjing Road, and Xintiandi. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 05:58
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 08:13.

The flight takes about 8h 43m.

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai takes 8h 43m, covering 10,485 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,188, which is 5% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 52m, compared to 14h 40m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 19h 58m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi (China Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai range from AED 2,163 to AED 3,335, with an average of AED 2,694 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,163 counts as a good deal.