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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi Starting at NZD 313

Discover our range of affordable one-way and round-trip flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi and kick-start your next adventure today!

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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG17:55
        10h 35m
        Nonstop
        AUH00:30
        Sat, Feb 22|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Etihad Airways
        NZD 769NZD 929
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        NZD 929NZD 769

        Choose Etihad Airways flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Feb 22, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 769 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG17:55
        10h 35m
        Nonstop
        AUH00:30
        Wed, Mar 5|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Etihad Airways
        NZD 771NZD 929
        17% OFF
        17% OFF
        NZD 929NZD 771

        Choose Etihad Airways flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way direct flight with Etihad Airways departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Wed, Mar 5, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 771 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG21:10
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        AUH07:25
        Sat, Mar 8|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Hainan Airlines
        NZD 313NZD 929
        66% OFF
        66% OFF
        NZD 929NZD 313

        Choose Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Mar 8, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 313 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG21:10
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        AUH07:25
        Sat, Feb 15|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Hainan Airlines
        NZD 316
        NZD 316

        Choose Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Feb 15, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 316 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG21:10
        14h 15m
        1 stop
        AUH07:25
        Sat, Mar 15|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Hainan Airlines
        NZD 316
        NZD 316

        Choose Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Mar 15, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 316 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA09:00
        27h 25m
        1 stop
        AUH08:25
        Tue, Feb 18|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Hainan Airlines
        NZD 317
        NZD 317

        Choose Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Tue, Feb 18, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 317 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG11:35
        23h 50m
        1 stop
        AUH07:25
        Sat, Mar 1|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Hainan Airlines
        NZD 317
        NZD 317

        Choose Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 317 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA09:00
        26h 25m
        1 stop
        AUH07:25
        Tue, Mar 11|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Hainan Airlines
        NZD 393
        NZD 393

        Choose Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 393 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG14:55
        31h 40m
        1 stop
        AUH18:35
        Sun, Feb 23|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Gulf Air
        NZD 460
        NZD 460

        Choose Gulf Air flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with Gulf Air departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Sun, Feb 23, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 460 including taxes and charges.

      • PVG14:55
        31h 40m
        1 stop
        AUH18:35
        Mon, Feb 17|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Gulf Air
        NZD 460
        NZD 460

        Choose Gulf Air flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The one-way connecting flight with Gulf Air departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport on Mon, Feb 17, arriving at Abu Dhabi International Airport. One-way Prices start from NZD 460 including taxes and charges.

      • SHA01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        AUH02:00 pm
        Thu, Feb 20|Shanghai - Abu Dhabi|Etihad Airways
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Shanghai to Abu Dhabi flight time & flight schedules

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  1. QR871

    Qatar Airways

    00:35

    PVG

    9.6h

    05:10

    DOH

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  2. QR1152

    Qatar Airways

    14:20

    DOH

    1.0h

    15:20

    DMM

    SMTWTFS

  3. 5W7034

    Wizz Air Abu Dhabi

    09:15

    DMM

    1.4h

    11:40

    AUH

    SMTW-FS

  4. D7331

    AirAsia X

    01:35

    PVG

    5.4h

    07:00

    KUL

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  5. AK045

    AirAsia

    08:50

    KUL

    3.3h

    09:40

    CMB

    SMTWTFS

  6. 3L462

    Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

    05:05

    CMB

    4.6h

    08:10

    AUH

    S--W-F-

  7. SL927

    Thai Lion Air

    02:20

    PVG

    4.2h

    05:30

    DMK

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  8. 6E1056

    IndiGo

    12:20

    BKK

    3.8h

    14:40

    BLR

    SMTWTFS

  9. 6E1419

    IndiGo

    00:45

    BLR

    3.8h

    03:00

    AUH

    SMTWTFS

  10. 9C8891

    Spring Airlines

    07:05

    PVG

    4.4h

    10:30

    BKK

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  11. 6E1056

    IndiGo

    12:20

    BKK

    3.8h

    14:40

    BLR

    SMTWTFS

  12. 6E1419

    IndiGo

    00:45

    BLR

    3.8h

    03:00

    AUH

    SMTWTFS

  13. HU7120

    Hainan Airlines

    16:25

    PVG

    3.1h

    19:30

    HAK

    SMTWTFS
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  14. HU763

    Hainan Airlines

    02:30

    HAK

    8.9h

    07:25

    AUH

    -----F-

  15. MU545

    China Eastern Airlines

    16:30

    PVG

    5.4h

    21:55

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
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  16. 6E1006

    IndiGo

    05:40

    SIN

    4.4h

    07:35

    BLR

    SMTWTFS

  17. 6E1419

    IndiGo

    00:45

    BLR

    3.8h

    03:00

    AUH

    SMTWTFS

  18. HO1605

    Juneyao Airlines

    16:45

    PVG

    5.7h

    22:25

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
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  19. 6E1092

    IndiGo

    17:45

    SIN

    4.4h

    19:40

    BLR

    SMTWTFS

  20. 6E1419

    IndiGo

    00:45

    BLR

    3.8h

    03:00

    AUH

    SMTWTFS

  21. GF125

    Gulf Air

    17:50

    PVG

    10.2h

    23:00

    BAH

    S-T-T-S
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  22. GF544

    Gulf Air

    16:20

    BAH

    1.3h

    18:35

    AUH

    SMTW-FS

  23. HU7220

    Hainan Airlines

    20:15

    PVG

    3.1h

    23:20

    HAK

    SMTWTFS
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  24. HU763

    Hainan Airlines

    02:30

    HAK

    8.9h

    07:25

    AUH

    -----F-

  25. MU543

    China Eastern Airlines

    23:50

    PVG

    5.6h

    05:25

    SIN

    SMTWTFS
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  26. 6E1092

    IndiGo

    17:45

    SIN

    4.4h

    19:40

    BLR

    SMTWTFS

  27. 6E1419

    IndiGo

    00:45

    BLR

    3.8h

    03:00

    AUH

    SMTWTFS
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

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

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around NZD 2,852.

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?

    It takes about 9 hours 35 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Abu Dhabi?

    • The distance from Abu Dhabi International Airport to downtown is about 28 km, by taxi about 40 minutes.

  • What time does the latest flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi depart?

    The latest flight departs from Shanghai (PVG) at 18:55 and arrives in Abu Dhabi (AUH) at 00:30.

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

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

  • What's the most popular airline for non-stop flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?

    Etihad Airways operates 4 non-stop flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).

  • How many airports are there in Abu Dhabi (AUH)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Abu Dhabi (AUH): Abu Dhabi International Airport and Abu Dhabi Bus Station.

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Flight Info | Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

Cheapest direct flight priceNZD 312
Cheapest return ticket priceNZD 953
Off-season for travelMarch
Peak season for travelMay
Flight distance6,535.07 km
Average flight time9 hours 35 minutes
Popular airlineSpring Airlines

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