Flaut.Travel was designed and developed by a team dedicated to making the process of searching, comparing and booking airline tickets as easy and convenient as possible. Our service helps travelers to find and buy the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi. We have connected more than 40 airlines and airline ticketing agencies to help you find the most suitable and affordable flight option.
In different months, ticket prices from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi vary: minimum — $254 (November 2026), maximum — $462 (April 2027). Typically, the flight costs $295–$536.
A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
The only airline operating direct flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is Etihad Airways. Flights operate on Sunday, Friday, and Saturday.
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Flight prices from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi are steadily rising: from November 2026 to June 2027, ticket costs increased by 14%. The sooner you book, the better the deal.
The most significant price increase was from November 2026 to April 2027 — up 82%. The best time to fly is November 2026–December 2026, when the average price is $255. In April 2027–June 2027, tickets cost around $376.
Given the rising prices, it's best not to delay your purchase. Flying in November 2026–December 2026 can save you up to 32% compared to the most expensive months.
Price variation across months on this route is 23.4%. Your choice of departure month significantly affects the total flight cost.
The route Shanghai — Abu Dhabi is served by many carriers — 9 in total, including Etihad Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Spring Airlines, IndiGo, Thai Vietjet Air, Air India, and VietjetAir. This gives passengers wide opportunities: from finding the lowest fare (from $262) to selecting flights by schedule or service class. Our service aggregates data from multiple booking systems so you can compare offers in one place. This saves time and money: no need to check dozens of sites — just pick the right option and book online.
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
11/30/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $466
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
11/17/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $466
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
11/23/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $468
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
12/01/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $470
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
11/22/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY4392
starting at $471
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
12/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $470
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
11/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $473
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
11/27/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $475
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
11/10/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $484
Shanghai — Abu Dhabi
12/19/2026
Departure
Direct flight
EY867
starting at $486
Etihad Airways
Su, Fr, and Sa
starting at $462
The cheapest flight ticket from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi according to data for the last 48 hours costs $262
Often the best time to buy tickets from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi can be found flying in these months: November, December, January.
The fastest flights from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi start from 13 hours 30 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route Shanghai — Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways, China Eastern Airlines
The cheapest one-way flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi departs on 12/07/2026, is operated by Gulf Air and costs $262
The cheapest roundtrip flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi departs on 01/01/2027, is operated by Gulf Air and costs $483
Fastest flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi takes 13h 30m
All airports
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starting at $262
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There are direct flights on this route 7 days a week: Su, Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is 6541km (4055 miles). The average flight duration is 14h 31m. The time difference between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is 4h