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Cheap flights from China to Abu Dhabi from AED 1,017

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — AUH
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from China to Abu Dhabi

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Abu Dhabi flight deals. Data was last updated 16 September 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 1,638

One-way from

AED 1,017
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/12-6/12
  • Nonstop
  • 20h 30m total
  • China to Abu Dhabi
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16/10
  • 16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 25m total
  • China to Abu Dhabi
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Cheapest flights from China to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Wed 3/1214:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop11h 10mEtihad Airways
Sun 7/1223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 15/9AED 1,638
Sun 5/1015:25PVG - AUH
Nonstop9h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 20/1023:20AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9AED 1,656
Wed 29/1014:00PVG - AUH
Nonstop10h 30mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/1123:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/9AED 1,730
Thu 30/1013:10CTU - AUH
1 stop15h 50mChina Eastern
Thu 6/1123:30AUH - CTU
1 stop21h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9AED 1,851
Thu 4/1221:05PVG - AUH
1 stop31h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 7/1223:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9AED 1,888
Wed 29/1009:05PVG - AUH
1 stop19h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 5/1123:30AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/9AED 1,913
Sun 5/1023:00PVG - AUH
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1023:20AUH - PVG
Nonstop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9AED 2,034
Tue 28/1002:15PVG - AUH
2 stops33h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1114:45AUH - PVG
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9AED 2,049
Thu 4/1209:25SHA - AUH
1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1221:20AUH - SHA
1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9AED 2,075
Tue 30/1208:30PEK - AUH
1 stop16h 40mChina Eastern
Sun 4/123:30AUH - PEK
1 stop14h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9AED 2,079
Sun 5/1019:10SHA - AUH
1 stop32h 55mChina Eastern
Mon 20/1021:15AUH - SHA
1 stop13h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 15/9AED 2,137
Wed 3/1216:30PVG - AUH
1 stop30h 05mGulf Air
Sun 7/1219:20AUH - PVG
1 stop12h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 15/9AED 2,174

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/12

14:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/12

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,638

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/12

14:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 8/12

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,638

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

14:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 8/12

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,638

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/12

14:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 6/12

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,638

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/12

14:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/12

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,638

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/12

14:00-21:10

Nonstop11h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/12

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,638

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/10

15:25-21:20

Nonstop9h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 20/10

23:20-12:40

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,656

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 29/10

14:00-20:30

Nonstop10h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 5/11

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,730

ChengduAbu Dhabi

CTU - AUH

CTUAUH

Chengdu

Thu 30/10

13:10-01:00

1 stop15h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 6/11

23:30-00:55

1 stop21h 25m

AED 1,851

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG - AUH

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 4/12

21:05-01:00

1 stop31h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 7/12

23:30-12:50

Nonstop9h 20m

AED 1,888

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from China to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

When flying from China to Abu Dhabi, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Abu Dhabi. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from China?

    Most people fly into Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) if they book a flight to Abu Dhabi from China. Zayed Intl is conveniently located just 28.0 km from Abu Dhabi’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from China to Abu Dhabi?

    A quick flight from China to Abu Dhabi can take about 11h 10m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 1,638. China and Abu Dhabi are separated by a distance of 6545 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Gulf Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at AED 1,025. Etihad Airways flights start at AED 1,153 while deals on China Eastern start at AED 1,612 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Abu Dhabi?

    The most popular flight routes from China to Abu Dhabi are Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, Shanghai Pu Dong - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl and Beijing Capital - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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