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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 12:11 am
• Latest: departs at 7:25 pm and lands at 5:36 am.

The flight takes about 10h 11m.

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

A nonstop flight from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi takes 10h 11m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi range from $409 to $553, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $409 counts as a good deal.

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 China Eastern and Lufthansa. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

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%.

One-way fares from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $298.

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

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

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 57% on flights from Shanghai Pu Dong Airport to Abu Dhabi. 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.

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

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.

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.