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Dubai Shanghai
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Sun, 05 May DXB - SHA
Mon, 06 May SHA - DXB
£2389 £2376
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Dubai Shanghai
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Mon, 13 May XNB - PVG
£203 £199
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Dubai Shanghai
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Mon, 13 May DXB - SHA
Fri, 17 May SHA - DXB
£364 £353
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Flight route information

Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
69% Trains in Shanghai are 69% cheaper than in Dubai.
Dubai £1.42
Shanghai £0.44
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
62% A meal in Shanghai is 62% cheaper than a meal in Dubai.
Dubai £8.76
Shanghai £3.33
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 9.05 CNY
1 CNY = 0.12 GBP
Last checked on 26 April 2024
Distance: 3998 miles
Dubai airports
Dubai International Airport (DXB) How far from city centre: 12 miles
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) How far from city centre: 20 miles
Jebel Ali Free Zone (ZJF) How far from city centre: 10 miles
Minhad Ab (NHD) How far from city centre: 31 miles
Dubai Creek Spb (DCG) How far from city centre: 12 miles
Al Maktoum International (DWC) How far from city centre: 13 miles
Shanghai airports
Hongqiao (SHA) How far from city centre: 4 miles
Pu Dong (PVG) How far from city centre: 19 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai

Now you are a little bit closer to your destination. If you are looking for cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai, here you will find all the information you need to book your tickets.


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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Dubai to Shanghai?

To save money when booking flights from Dubai to Shanghai, you can follow these tips:

By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Dubai to Shanghai, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Dubai to Shanghai change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Dubai to Shanghai may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Dubai to Shanghai on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Dubai and Shanghai, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Dubai to Shanghai airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Dubai to Shanghai

How long does the flight take to go from Dubai to Shanghai?
The total flight time between Dubai and Shanghai is of around 09:07 hours on average, considering an average distance of 6,450 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Dubai to Shanghai is 199£. 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.
Is Shanghai expensive to visit compared to Dubai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Shanghai costs an average of 1.78 GBP, 32% cheaper than Dubai, with a fare of 2.63 GBP, while train tickets costs 69% less in Shanghai: 0.44 GBP against 1.42 GBP in Dubai. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.33 GBP in Shanghai, 62% less than the 8.76 GBP in Dubai. The price of the coffee is around 39% cheaper in Shanghai, with an average of 2.88 GBP, while in Dubai the coffee costs 4.73 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Shanghai?
The most popular months to book a trip from Dubai to Shanghai are December, May and August, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Dubai to Shanghai?
The best time of the year to go to Shanghai when flying from Dubai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, September is the top 1º month to fly to Shanghai from Dubai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by May and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, August and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Dubai - Shanghai.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Dubai to Shanghai?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Dubai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
Which airports have flights between Dubai and Shanghai?
The main airport route flying between Dubai and Shanghai is: Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Pu Dong (PVG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Emirates.
  • China Eastern Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Dubai to Shanghai are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Dubai to Shanghai are:
  • Cathay Pacific, stoping in Hong Kong for 135 minutes minimun.
  • China Southern Airlines, with 145 minutes scale in Guangzhou.
Flight Duration 9 h and 7 m Flights between Dubai and Shanghai take, on average, 9 h and 7 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £199 Cheapest price for a flight between Dubai and Shanghai found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Dubai International Airport The airport Dubai International Airport is the departure airport operating flights between Dubai and Shanghai
Arriving Airport Pu Dong Flights departing Dubai with Shanghai as destination arrive at Pu Dong

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