Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi (SHA-AUH)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$198 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to AUH on Sat, May 9), while China Eastern Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$366 departing on Thu, Mar 19 and returning on Wed, Mar 25.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi with the following airlines, including: Etihad Airways China Eastern Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  It takes about 9 hours 30 minutes to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 2 flight per week flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Etihad Airways: -/-/-/-/T/-/- -- EY5748 () China Eastern Airlines: -/-/-/-/T/-/- -- MU237 ()

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  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, May 9, with one-way flights priced at just US$198.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Etihad Airways.
  · 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.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on?

  After crunching the numbers on our March flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on March 24, 2026 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at US$375.

• Which airports can I fly to for Abu Dhabi from Shanghai?

  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).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi?

  The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 4h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.