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

• Etihad Airways
• China Eastern

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

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

• 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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $416 round-trip, compared to $538 via a layover through Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air China and China Eastern. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Connecting flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi most commonly pass through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) - 20% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 57% on the Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $378 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $865, a difference of $487. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Abu Dhabi are Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre, Corniche Beach and Al Wahda Mall. These are among the most viewed places in Abu Dhabi on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 2:00 pm and lands at 12:07 am
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 5:32 am.

The flight takes about 10h 07m.

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi takes 10h 07m, 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 Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $386, which is 28% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 13h 40m, compared with 23h 39m via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH).

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

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· AMEX
· Hertz
· Autostrad Rent A Car
· DRIVUS

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi range from $414 to $597, with an average of $486 over the past 12 months. Anything below $414 counts as a good deal.