Cheap flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

7 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 2 airlines, about 9h 15m in the air, 4,065 mi (6,542 km). Tickets from $351, nonstop from $756.

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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Prices by day: Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai at a glance

flight time, from 8h to 9h 35m
9h 15m
straight-line distance
4,065 mi (6,542 km)
flights a week
7
next flight
10 November
departure time
21:15
lowest price, with a connection, 28 May
$351
lowest nonstop price
$756
airlines
2

Abu Dhabi to Shanghai ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: January 2027, tickets from $239. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is October 2027: from $400. The average across months is $326.

Abu Dhabi to Shanghai flight schedule

7 flights a week, 2 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
EY 866
Etihad Airways
21:15 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
09:15 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 2
8h
Daily
Boeing 787-900

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 16 January.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
MU 238
China Eastern
23:30 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
12:45 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
9h 15m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-200
MU 238
China Eastern
23:20 Abu Dhabi International, terminal A
12:55 Shanghai Pudong International, terminal 1
9h 35m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-200

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

  • Etihad Airways: 1 flight, departs at 21:15, tickets from $756 on 2 March MTWTFSS Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
  • China Eastern: 1 flight, first departure at 23:20, last at 23:30 MTWTFSS

Airports

Where flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai depart and land

Departure from Abu Dhabi

7 flights a week, terminal A, 17 mi (27 km) from the city centre

Arrival in Shanghai

7 flights a week, terminals 1, 2, 20 mi (32 km) from the city centre

When to visit Shanghai

Weather by month

Best time to visit: April, May, October and November, +18° to +25° by day. In November it is +18° by day and +10° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
+10° +1° 5 days
Feb
+11° +3° 9 days
Mar
+17° +7° 10 days
Apr
+22° +12° 10 days
May
+25° +16° 10 days
Jun
+29° +21° 17 days
Jul
+33° +26° 17 days
Aug
+34° +26° 14 days
Sep
+30° +23° 15 days
Oct
+24° +17° 8 days
Nov
+18° +10° 7 days
Dec
+11° +3° 4 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
A nonstop flight takes 9 hours 15 minutes on average, from 8h to 9h 35m depending on the flight.
How far is Shanghai from Abu Dhabi?
4,065 mi (6,542 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
Etihad Airways (7 a week) and China Eastern.
How many flights a day are there from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
There are 7 a week, about 1 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
The flight departs at 21:15 (EY866). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
January 2027: tickets from $239. The most expensive is October 2027, from $400.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
13 January 2027 (Wednesday): from $239 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?
Etihad Airways: nonstop tickets from $756 on 2 March by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?
Shanghai is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Abu Dhabi airport do flights to Shanghai leave from?
Abu Dhabi International (7 a week).