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

• Earliest: departs at 03:10 and lands at 11:05
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 05:00.

The flight takes about 7h 55m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Dubai to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Dubai to Shanghai takes 7h 55m, covering 10,322 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 Dubai to Shanghai range from AED 1,477 to AED 3,283, with an average of AED 2,175 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,477 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 40% above the AED 2,175 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,219 return via Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK), compared with AED 3,593 for direct.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Shanghai flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 50%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Shanghai route, 20% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 30m.

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

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Dubai to Shanghai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,943 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 2,670, a difference of AED 727.

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 Dubai and Shanghai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• China Eastern

Flying via Shenzhen (SZX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 34m, compared to 13h 06m via Kunming Changshui (KMG) and 13h 24m via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG).

Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Dubai (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.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Shanghai flights:

• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Emirates: 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.