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Airlines Flying from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, including China Eastern Airlines,,
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Flight deals from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Find direct flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai within the next three months. Book one-way flights from £378 or return tickets from £400.

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Flight Information from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is about 6,535.07km. It takes around 8 hours 56 minutes on average to fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. The most popular month to Shanghai is May. The off-season for travel is March.

Cheapest one-way flight price £218
Cheapest return ticket price £351
Off-season travel month March
Peak season for travel May
Flight distance 6,535.07km
Average flight time 8 hours 56 minutes
Popular airline China Eastern Airlines

Find the best time to fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

The best time to book the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai is between Aug 17 and Aug 24. One-way ticket prices start at £158 according to our flight calendar.

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £878.

  • How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    It takes about 8 hours 56 minutes to fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (SHA).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (SHA)?

    Airlines with flights from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Shanghai (SHA): China Eastern Airlines, Etihad Airways and China Southern Airlines.

  • How many airports in Shanghai (SHA)?

How to find a cheap flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Thu, Jul 17, with one-way flights priced at just £378.
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With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. The cheapest airline for this route is China Eastern Airlines.
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