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Cheapest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration12 h and 35 mFlights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai take, on average, 12 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£232Cheapest price for a flight between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportAbu Dhabi International AirportWhen flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Destination airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportWhen travelling from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Airlines flying this routeEtihad AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

One-way average Price£622The average price for a flight Abu Dhabi - Shanghai at Opodo is £622, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Shanghai when departing from Abu Dhabi

Exchange rate

1 GBP = 9 CNY

1 CNY = 0.11 GBP

Last checked on Mon 09/11

Distance: 4,065 mi

Abu Dhabi airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)How far from city centre: 1 mi

Shanghai airports

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Book your Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai (China) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £232, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai takes roughly 12 h and 55 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Abu Dhabi–Shanghai route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Arrival airport: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

The weather in Shanghai

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Shanghai, temperatures average around 30ºC in the warmest months and roughly 1ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 1ºC
Hottest month: July
Coldest month: January
Driest month: December
Wettest month: September

Tips for cheaper flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Shanghai. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

When you fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai the average price is £622. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai is 232 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

The most popular months to book a flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai are February, September and October, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Abu Dhabi depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Abu Dhabi in terms of searches from our customer, followed by October and November. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Abu Dhabi - Shanghai.

How long does the flight take to go from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

The total flight time between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is of around 12 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,064.74 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Shanghai compared to Abu Dhabi?

While in Abu Dhabi temperatures can reach an average of 34º ºC in summer, Shanghai can experience temperatures up to 27º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 5º ºC in Shanghai, compared to the 19º ºC average in Abu Dhabi.

Which airports have flights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?

The main airport route flying between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is: Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport(PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai are:

China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern Airlines.

Gulf Air

Air India Express
Air India Express

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