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2 airlines operate flights between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai Pu Dong Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Etihad Airways
• China Eastern

Flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport usually depart from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and arrive at Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Etihad Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $532 round-trip via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared to $823 for nonstop.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Etihad Airways and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-1000 variants.

One-stop flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport most commonly connect through:

• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 48% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) - 4% of one-stop connections

Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $613 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $823, a difference of $210. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Night is the busiest departure period on Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are The Bund, Nanjing Road and Shanghai Disneyland. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai Pu Dong Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 9:15 pm and lands at 5:58 am
• Latest: departs at 11:30 pm and lands at 8:13 am.

The flight takes about 8h 43m.

A nonstop flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport takes 8h 43m, covering 4,067 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $649, which is 111% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 40m, compared with 18h 02m via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) and 19h 58m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

Shanghai Pu Dong Airport is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi (China Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Round-trip flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Pu Dong Airport range from $613 to $908, with an average of $739 over the past 12 months. Anything below $613 counts as a good deal.