Find Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 14:00 and lands at 00:06
• Latest: departs at 19:25 and lands at 05:31.

The flight takes about 10h 06m.

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

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi takes 10h 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 Shanghai to Abu Dhabi range from AED 1,522 to AED 2,193, with an average of AED 1,799 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,522 counts as a good deal.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average AED 1,529 return, compared with AED 1,974 via a stopover through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 13 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• AMEX
• Hertz
• Autostrad Rent A Car
• DRIVUS

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

Connecting flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 80% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Shanghai to Abu Dhabi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,388 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at AED 3,176, a difference of AED 1,788. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Etihad Airways
• China Eastern

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 40m, compared to 23h 39m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Zayed Sports City Stadium, and Yas Marina Circuit - F1. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi 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

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