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Among airlines operating Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights:

• Emirates: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

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

2 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Emirates
• China Eastern

Flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

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

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

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,132 return via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), compared with AED 3,321 for direct.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Emirates and Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380-800 variants.

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

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 11% of one-stop connections

Hong Kong Intl (HKG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,898 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 3,099, a difference of AED 1,201. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 Pu Dong Airport route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 43 minutes.

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

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:50 and lands at 11:06
• Latest: departs at 21:05 and lands at 05:21.

The flight takes about 8h 16m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 20% above the route average of AED 2,439. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 8h 16m, covering 10,371 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 Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 1,407, which is 9% above the typical average for this route.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kunming Changshui (KMG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 12h 12m, compared to 13h 19m via Chongqing Jiangbei Intl (CKG) and 13h 23m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Return flights from Dubai to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from AED 1,620 to AED 3,504, with an average of AED 2,439 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,620 counts as a good deal.