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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Zayed International Airport to Shanghai? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 466 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.397 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 397 €, select.
Shanghai.446 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Jul, returning Tue, 4 Aug.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Zayed International on Sat, 25 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 4 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 446 €, select.
Shanghai.465 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 465 €, select.
Shanghai.465 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 465 €, select.
Shanghai.466 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun, returning Fri, 19 Jun.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 19 Jun, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 466 €, select.
Shanghai.473 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 473 €, select.
Shanghai.496 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun, returning Wed, 1 Jul.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Wed, 1 Jul, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 496 €, select.
Shanghai.505 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 3 Jul, returning Fri, 10 Jul.Return flight with Air China.Outbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Zayed International on Fri, 3 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Air China, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 505 €, select.
Shanghai.546 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 546 €, select.
Shanghai.549 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Jun, returning Sun, 16 Aug.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Tue, 23 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 549 €, select.
Shanghai.549 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Sun, 1 Nov.Return flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 549 €, select.
Shanghai.580 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sat, 12 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 12 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 580 €, select.
Shanghai.671 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Jul, returning Tue, 1 Sep.Return flight with Gulf Air and Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Zayed International on Thu, 23 Jul, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 671 €, select.
Shanghai.725 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 725 €, select.
Shanghai.739 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 15 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zayed International on Tue, 15 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 739 €, select.
Shanghai.748 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan, returning Sun, 17 Jan.Return flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Zayed International on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Zayed International.Price includes taxes and charges.From 748 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Shanghai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zayed International to Shanghai flights are currently cheapest in August.
May
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Jun
from 466 €
Jul
from 505 €
Aug
from 397 €
Sep
from 546 €
Oct
from 465 €
Nov
from 465 €
Dec
from 739 €
Jan
from 748 €
Feb
from 751 €
Mar
from 889 €
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Direct flights from Zayed International to Shanghai

Alternative Zayed International to Shanghai routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Zayed International to Shanghai? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Shanghai Hongqiao

14km from central Shanghai
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from 397 €
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Shanghai Pudong

33km from central Shanghai
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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found397 €
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time8 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineEtihad Airways
Average flights per week23

Finding cheap flights from Zayed International to Shanghai: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Shanghai: Shanghai Hongqiao and Shanghai Pudong.
The best price we found for a return flight from Zayed International to Shanghai is 397 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
8 hours and 48 minutes is the average flight time from Zayed International to Shanghai.
Etihad Airways and China Eastern fly direct from Zayed International to Shanghai.
As of May 2026, there are 23 flights per week flying from Zayed International to Shanghai.
The cheapest month to fly from Zayed International to Shanghai is usually August.
If you're flying from Zayed International Airport, the cheapest airport near Shanghai is Shanghai Hongqiao – which is 13.8 km away from the centre of Shanghai. We've found flights into this airport from 397 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zayed International Airport to Shanghai on Monday, 10 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 48 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. August is typically the warmest month in Shanghai, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in December. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging 4°C. The rainiest month is June.
Currently, Air China and Etihad Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai.

Travelling from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai: what you need to know

  • Around 10 hours is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai.

  • Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Shanghai is four hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.

  • Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is the most traveled route, with 12 departures a week to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from AUH to PVG is with China Eastern Airlines at 23:20. Go for the first departure operated by Etihad Airways at 21:45 if you want to fly out earlier.

  • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your AUH to Shanghai flight.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.

  • You can book a direct Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai ticket. Begin your trip at AUH and end it at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

  • China Eastern Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai.

  • A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even tick off a new city. When browsing for plane tickets from AUH to Shanghai, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:

    • Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)

    • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)

    • Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • The journey from central Abu Dhabi to AUH takes around 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near AUH:

  • Of the departures from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, 75% arrive on time at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai

  • 213 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai flight. A round-trip ticket right now is 397 €. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to pick up cheap flights from AUH to Shanghai if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.

  • Finding cheap tickets from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to access the lowest fares across every month and walk away with an awesome deal.

  • Finding a cheap flight from AUH to Shanghai is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when a deal gets even better.

  • Save on your flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal departure time, duration and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Shanghai

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • The distance from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai is roughly 48 kilometres. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.

  • If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 50 minutes.

  • The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:

  • Reserve your vehicle from Shanghai Pudong International Airport a few weeks ahead of your flight from AUH to Shanghai. If you're going away during a peak period, book even earlier to get the lowest price possible.

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

  • Once your flight from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Shanghai is roughly 14 kilometres from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

  • If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 40 minutes or so.

  • Following your AUH to Shanghai flight, settle in at a hotel close to SHA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:

  • Lock in the vehicle you want, not just what's left, by securing your ride from SHA before your arrival. You'll also avoid paying more than you need to, especially during busy airport times.

  • You can find Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

Best time to go to Shanghai

  • February is the most popular month for flights from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai. To escape the crowds, visit Shanghai in December.

  • Before locking in your Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport to Shanghai plane ticket, think about what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Shanghai, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC (73ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).

  • If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from AUH to Shanghai in January when temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

More about Shanghai

Explore more of China

  • You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel about 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its must-visit sights. From Nanjing City Wall to Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you're ready to explore another side of China, head for Puyang, about 241 kilometres southwest of Shanghai. Xuanlushan Scenic Area, Xianhua Mountain and Minsheng Flower Sea are highlights.

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