There are most likely no direct flights on the Abu Dhabi — Shanghai route
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There are most likely no direct flights on the Abu Dhabi — Shanghai route
Abu Dhabi — Shanghai
11/27/2026
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Direct flight
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starting at $776
Abu Dhabi — Shanghai
10/27/2026
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EY866
starting at $752
Abu Dhabi — Shanghai
11/23/2026
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EY866
starting at $683
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starting at $262
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More than 4 airlines operate flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai, including Etihad Airways, Air China, Gulf Air, and Air India Express. This is a popular route, so passengers can choose tickets based on budget and preferences. Ticket prices start from $262, and our service lets you instantly compare all options. The variety of offers simplifies planning: you can choose budget fares or more comfortable options with baggage included or extra services. We help you find the best deals so your trip is cost-efficient.
The cheapest one-way flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai departs on 08/28/2026, is operated by Air China and costs $262
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai departs on 08/03/2026, is operated by Air China and costs $445
Fastest flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai takes 11h 30m
There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Mo, Tu, and Fr
The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 6541km (4055 miles). There are 1 direct flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. The time difference between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 4h. Flights from Abu Dhabi begin at 11:20 PM. The latest flight from Abu Dhabi departs at 11:20 PM
We couldn't find any special offers for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai
The cheapest flight ticket from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai according to data for the last 48 hours costs $262
Often the best time to buy tickets from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai can be found flying in these months: August, July, June.
The fastest flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai start from 11 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Abu Dhabi — Shanghai: Etihad Airways
The cost of a one-way flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai ranges from $262 (August 2026) to $333 (October 2026). On average, the ticket price is about $302–$317.
Tickets from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai cost roughly the same any month. This is convenient: you can plan your trip based on your schedule rather than prices.
There is a slight difference: it's a bit cheaper in July 2026–August 2026 (averaging $265) and slightly more in October 2026–November 2026 ($325). But overall, the difference is small.
On this route, you don't need to target specific months — prices are stable. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive period is only 18%. Book whenever it's convenient.
Monthly price variation is just 8.9%. Ticket costs on this route are among the most predictable.
