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Cheapest time to fly from Addis Ababa 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 December. 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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week: 21 Dec - 27 Dec
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Flight Duration17 h and 35 mFlights between Addis Ababa and Shanghai take, on average, 17 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Origin airportBole International AirportWhen flying from Addis Ababa to Shanghai
Destination airportsShanghai Pudong International AirportWhen travelling from Addis Ababa to Shanghai
High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai
Airlines flying this routeEthiopian AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Addis Ababa to Shanghai
One-way average Price£636The average price for a flight Addis Ababa - Shanghai at Opodo is £636, based on the price of last 6 months
Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Shanghai when departing from Addis Ababa
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 8.98 CNY
1 CNY = 0.11 GBP
Last checked on Mon 02/11
Distance: 5,469 mi
Addis Ababa airports
Bole International Airport (ADD)How far from city centre: 5 mi
Shanghai airports
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)How far from city centre: 19 mi

Book your Addis Ababa to Shanghai flight

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

Airports and airlines on the Addis Ababa–Shanghai route

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

  • Departure airport: Bole International Airport (ADD)
  • 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 Addis Ababa to Shanghai

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa to Shanghai

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?
When you fly from Addis Ababa to Shanghai the average price is £636. 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 Addis Ababa to Shanghai at Opodo?
At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the cheapest flight available from Addis Ababa to Shanghai. Considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys, our search engine works to provides always the best price with the best conditions.
When is the best time to book a flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a flight from Addis Ababa to Shanghai are December, January and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Addis Ababa depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, October is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Addis Ababa in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, December and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Addis Ababa - Shanghai.
How long does the flight take to go from Addis Ababa to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Addis Ababa and Shanghai is of around 17 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,468.9 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 Addis Ababa?
While in Addis Ababa temperatures can reach an average of 17º 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 15º ºC average in Addis Ababa.

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