How long is the flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?

A quick flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates can take about 9h 50m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,291. There are 6444 km between Shanghai and United Arab Emirates. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in United Arab Emirates ranges from 10.0 - 40.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 40.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit United Arab Emirates when rainfall is around 10.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to United Arab Emirates, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 35.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 18.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?

While some choose either Shanghai Pu Dong - Dubai Intl or Shanghai Pu Dong - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Dubai Intl is the most popular route from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates.

Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

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Fri 13/1118:15 -

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Deal found 9/11AED 2,097

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Deal found 10/11AED 2,159

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Deal found 9/11AED 2,207

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Deal found 12/11AED 2,225

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Deal found 9/11AED 2,240

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Deal found 10/11AED 2,255

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Deal found 12/11AED 2,258

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Deal found 12/11AED 2,299

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Deal found 9/11AED 2,306

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Deal found 12/11AED 2,310

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1 stop32h 20m

Deal found 9/11AED 2,313

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Deal found 10/11AED 2,280

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Deal found 11/11AED 2,750

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Deal found 10/11AED 4,318

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Deal found 10/11AED 2,321

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Deal found 9/11AED 2,339

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Deal found 11/11AED 2,886

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Deal found 12/11AED 2,424

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Deal found 12/11AED 2,949

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Deal found 9/11AED 2,515

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Deal found 11/11AED 2,519

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Deal found 9/11AED 3,092

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Deal found 10/11AED 2,662

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Deal found 8/11AED 3,231

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Deal found 7/11AED 4,594

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Deal found 9/11AED 3,275

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Deal found 12/11AED 3,301

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Deal found 11/11AED 5,078

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Deal found 12/11AED 3,437

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1 stop14h 00m

Deal found 12/11AED 3,668

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Round-trip from	AED 2,100
One-way from	AED 1,010
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	September
Average price	AED 2,982

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15/2-22/2
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46h 55m total
Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

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18/1-31/12
1 total stop
20h 30m total
Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/1

18:20-10:50

1 stop20h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

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AED 1,010

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

23:35-10:50

1 stop15h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

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AED 1,021

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/1

23:35-10:50

1 stop15h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,036

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/1

17:00-18:45

1 stop29h 45m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,102

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/11

23:35-10:50

1 stop15h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,149

ShanghaiSharjah

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SHJ Sharjah

PVGSHJ

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

18:20-10:10

1 stop19h 50m

Sharjah

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,223

ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

18:20-10:25

1 stop20h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,223

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/1

22:00-23:40

2 stops29h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,311

ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/3

05:40-12:45

2 stops35h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,362

ShanghaiSharjah

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - SHJ Sharjah

PVGSHJ

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/11

01:35-08:30

2 stops34h 55m

Sharjah

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,377

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 1,436). Flying from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates in September is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,984). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PVG to AE?

When flying from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 64% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from CN2 to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from Shanghai to the United Arab Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

As vegetarians we ordered the Indian vegetarian meal to ensure we could eat - it was ok (the food was much nicer on both flights out to Bali, rather than the return). However, there was a vegetarian option offered for the meal before arriving in Manchester and the food selection appeared better - ours was very carbohydrate heavy. We do realise space is at a premium and you can’t please everyone but a simple vegetarian option (which we could have pre-booked) alongside the meat options would have suited us more. Having said that, we do appreciate you making the effort to provide us with an alternative, so thank you!

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,698 reviews

Emirates

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Very Good

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2026

DPS - DXB

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?
A quick flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates can take about 9h 50m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,291. There are 6444 km between Shanghai and United Arab Emirates. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?
While some choose either Shanghai Pu Dong - Dubai Intl or Shanghai Pu Dong - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Dubai Intl is the most popular route from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates.
Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to United Arab Emirates flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 1,436). Flying from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates in September is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,984). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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When flying from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 64% versus a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

The most flights from CN2 to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from Shanghai to the United Arab Emirates. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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