Popular airlines from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, including China Eastern Airlines, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.

Find direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi within the next three months. Book one-way flights from CAD 445 or return tickets from CAD 606.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

The distance between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is about 6,535.07km. It takes around 10 hours 25 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The most popular month to Abu Dhabi is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceCAD 274
Cheapest return ticket priceCAD 606
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance6,535.07km
Average flight time10 hours 25 minutes
Popular airlineChina Eastern Airlines

Cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Abu Dhabi flights: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one way flight prices from CAD 274.

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  • Jan

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  • Feb

    251
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  • Mar

    221
Displayed prices are calculated based on the lowest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Spring Airlines offers one-way fares as low as CAD 274 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to AUH on Sat, Dec 20), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from CAD 606 departing on Sat, Dec 20 and returning on Mon, Dec 22.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 10 hours 25 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 14 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: China Eastern Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- MU237 (14:16)
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sat, Dec 20, with one-way flights priced at just CAD 274.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is China Eastern Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Abu Dhabi travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on December 24, 2025 with Hainan Airlines, with prices starting at CAD 519.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Abu Dhabi, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Zayed International Airport (PVG-AUH) is by far the most common option on this route: Zayed International Airport (AUH) Al Bateen Executive Airport (AZI) Abu Dhabi Bus Station (ZVJ).
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 4h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.