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. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,130. 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?

Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to United Arab Emirates flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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Round-trip from	AED 1,832
One-way from	AED 914
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	December
Average price	AED 3,367

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Shanghai to United Arab Emirates

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ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

15:55-03:30

1 stop15h 35m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 984

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

22:00-22:55

2 stops28h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,065

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/11

18:10-10:50

1 stop20h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,116

ShanghaiDubai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 24/12

09:00-10:55

1 stop29h 55m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,234

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 26/9

12:10-07:15

2 stops23h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,318

ShanghaiDubai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/10

09:45-13:00

3 stops31h 15m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,381

ShanghaiDubai

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - DXB Dubai Intl

SHADXB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 18/12

20:30-23:15

1 stop30h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,384

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

SHAAUH

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/11

09:00-11:00

1 stop30h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,399

ShanghaiDubai

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - DXB Dubai Intl

PVGDXB

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 17/9

09:45-03:30

2 stops21h 45m

Dubai Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,436

ShanghaiAbu Dhabi

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - AUH Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

PVGAUH

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 20/9

22:05-13:05

3 stops43h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:00

Nonstop0h 00m

AED 1,461

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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 April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,114). 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 SHA to AE?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

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

3,653 reviews

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6.0

Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,653 reviews

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6.0

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Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

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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. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as AED 2,130. 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,114). 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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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Shanghai to United Arab Emirates is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 65% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

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