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

• Earliest: departs at 21:15 and lands at 05:21
• Latest: departs at 23:30 and lands at 07:36.

The flight takes about 8h 06m.

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

• Economy class
• Business Class
• First Class

A direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai takes 8h 06m, 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.

Return flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai range from AED 2,174 to AED 3,435, with an average of AED 2,771 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 2,174 counts as a good deal.

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 3,304 for direct.

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%.

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).

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 33% on flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 2,258 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 3,327, a difference of AED 1,069.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Etihad Airways
• China Eastern

Flying via Beijing Capital (PEK) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 52m, compared to 15h 57m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 20h 47m via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU).

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.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Shanghai National Exhibition Convention Center (NECC), and Shanghai World Expo Exhibition and Convention Center (SWEECC). These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

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

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