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Cheapest Airlines flying from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

Choose from 1 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, including Qatar Airways, Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with China Eastern Airlines.
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Book direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi: One way flights from PHP 18,716, round trip flights from PHP 25,369. Find flight deals for the next 3 months below.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Info | Shanghai to Abu Dhabi

The distance between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is about 6,535.07 km. It takes around 9 hours 55 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. The most popular month to Abu Dhabi is January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight pricePHP 10,145
Cheapest round-trip ticket pricePHP 25,204
Off-season for travelNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance6,535.07 km
Average flight time9 hours 55 minutes
Popular airlineQatar Airways

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi?

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Abu Dhabi flights: Nov 13 to Nov 19 — one way flight prices from PHP 10,523.

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  • Jan

    17
  • 814
Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long does it take to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 9 hours 55 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Abu Dhabi (AUH).
  • 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.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi on October 26, 2025 with China Eastern Airlines, with prices starting at PHP 26,224.
  • The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 4h.
  • 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.

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Tap "Date" in the flight search bar to browse the calendar and find airfare from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi for the next six months in 2025. If you're looking to fly within the next three months, the lowest fare is PHP 18716 for a one-way ticket on Fri, Nov 21.
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