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Quick Flight Summary from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Key numbers to know before you book

  • Lowest recent price
    EGP 16,681
  • Direct flight duration 19 hour 5 min
  • Arrival airports SHA / PVG
  • Best days to book Wednesday, Monday
  • Average over the last 30 days
    EGP 15,995

Cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Best Price

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
22 Jul, Wed17:40
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
1d 1h
1 stop
AUHPVG

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
3 Aug, Mon22:45
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
19h 55m
1 stop
AUHPVG

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
7 Aug, Fri17:40
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
1d 10m
1 stop
AUHPVG
Shortest Flight

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
22 Aug, Sat05:45
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
12h 5m
1 stop
AUHPVG

Gulf Air

Gulf Air
26 Jul, Sun07:35
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
22h 20m
1 stop
AUHPVG

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways
10 Aug, Mon22:45
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
19h 55m
1 stop
AUHPVG

Gulf Air

Gulf Air
19 Jul, Sun07:35
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
22h 20m
1 stop
AUHPVG

Gulf Air

Gulf Air
5 Aug, Wed23:50
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
1d 7h
1 stop
AUHPVG

Gulf Air

Gulf Air
12 Aug, Wed23:50
Abu Dhabi – Shanghai
1d 7h
1 stop
AUHPVG

Last update: 12 July 2026 16:33

Estimated Prices for Abu Dhabi to Shanghai Flights

Cheapest Day4 August Tuesday
Best Price
EGP 17,286
Average Price
EGP 21,016
EGP 40,736
EGP 17,286
EGP 23,260
12Sun
Jul
EGP 21,660
13Mon
EGP 17,935
14Tue
EGP 23,260
15Wed
EGP 19,866
16Thu
EGP 21,482
17Fri
EGP 22,000
18Sat
EGP 21,961
19Sun
EGP 20,023
20Mon
EGP 20,453
21Tue
22Wed
EGP 20,426
23Thu
EGP 22,023
24Fri
EGP 21,505
25Sat
EGP 20,058
26Sun
EGP 19,893
27Mon
EGP 19,818
28Tue
EGP 19,677
29Wed
EGP 20,616
30Thu
EGP 22,076
31Fri
EGP 22,100
01Sat
Aug
EGP 19,677
02Sun
EGP 19,620
03Mon
EGP 17,286
04Tue
EGP 17,437
05Wed
EGP 40,736
06Thu
EGP 21,360
07Fri
EGP 18,256
08Sat
EGP 17,437
09Sun
EGP 17,572
10Mon

Key Features of the Airlines

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Transportation to Airport from Abu Dhabi City Center

Zayed International Airport

Abu Dhabi International Airport is 30 kilometers in the east of the city center. The city center is easily reached by shuttle, city bus or taxi. You can also rent a car from the offices of car rental companies located in the city center and at the airport.

Airport Shuttle

You can make benefit of the 24-hour shuttle service to go to the airport. You can easily get to the airport from the city center with services arranged according to flight departure times.

City Bus

In the United Arab Emirates, especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, public transport is quite inadequate. However, you can still try buses A1. You can use this option to get to the airport from the city center.

Taxi

The most common means of transportation in Abu Dhabi are taxis. Because of the inadequate public transportation, the public prefer the taxi. Taxi prices are also reasonable because the country is rich in oil reserves. You can consider the taxi option to reach the airport.

Private Car

It is one of the easiest ways to get to the airport. Abu Dhabi has wide, high standard urban roads. Traffic density is experienced at certain hours in the city center. You can easily reach the airport by connecting to the E20 and E22 motorway from the city center with your private car.

Airport Information

Abu Dhabi Airport offers you many options. If you like, you can spend your time in cafés and restaurants such as Mc Donalds, O'Brien's, Panapolis, Illy Espressamante or you can enjoy duty free shopping. You can evaluate your time in spa and massage rooms until your flight is up, and you can make your business negotiations in the exclusive VIP lounges.

Transportation to Shanghai City Center from Airport

Shanghai Pudong Intl. Airport

Located 30 km from the city center, Pudong International Airport is the city’s main international airport. The airport is located in the Pudong district and is an important international hub for Air China.

Rail

Shanghai is an important city in terms of tourism and trade and it features an advanced rail network that continues to evolve. The rail system is an important transportation alternative, providing access to the People’s Square, which is located in the city center, the train station, and the World Trade Center.

You can get to the city center by taking the Maglev train from the airport to Longyang Station. From here transfer to metro line 2, which will take you to the city center. During certain times of the year metro line 2 will extend all the way to the airport, making direct access between the city center and the airport a possibility. Using the rail system you can get to the city center in about an hour and a half.

Bus

Buses aren’t a very popular method of transportation to the city center when you take the changing traffic conditions into consideration. However, buses are a viable transportation alternative if you’re traveling to coastal towns and the surrounding areas. Buses to the city center from the airport can take up to 2 hours. The S1 Yingbin bus is the most commonly used; the bus has a total of 4 stops before reaching the main train station.

Taxi

Taxis are not the most preferred method of transportation due to the heavy traffic conditions in the city. English is not widely spoken in the city so we recommend that you have the name of your destination written down in Chinese handy. Taxis take about 40 minutes to get to the city center; this can vary depending on the traffic.

Rental Car

Renting a car is another alternative to get to the city center from the airport. There are various rental car companies located in the arrivals terminal at the airport. To get to the city center from the airport take Huaxia expressway to the North-South expressway. This will take you over the Huangpu River to People’s Square, and over Wusong River to the main train station.


Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Airport

Shanghai is the most populated city in China, which is the most populated country in the world. With a population of about 20 million, Shanghai is home to the world’s busiest cargo port, which attracts millions of industrialists, businessmen, and investors to the city every year. Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is located 13 km from the city center, in the Changning district, and handled about 40 million passengers in 2014. The airport is the city’s main domestic airport, serving few international flights to nearby areas.  

Rail

The Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station is located right next to Terminal 2 at the airport. The station features 2 major lines that run through it, connecting the city with the airport in a very convenient way. Passengers who want to get to the city center from the airport by train need to take Line 2 or Line 10, which take about 19 to 22 minutes to get to the city center.

Airport Bus

Due to its close proximity to the city center accessing Hongqiao Airport by road is very convenient, except during rush hour. To get to the city center from the airport you can use bus line 941 during the day. Bus line 941 provides transportation to the central train station. If you land at night you have to use night bus 316 to get to the city center.

Taxi

The airport is located 13 km from People’s Square in the city center. Therefore most passengers prefer to take a taxi from the airport to the city. The total time can vary depending on the traffic but on average it takes about 30 minutes to get to the city center. Taxis are located by exit number 4 at Terminal 2.  

Rental Car

The fact that the airport is located in such close proximity to the city center and many other areas makes renting a car an attractive alternative. The rental car offices are located in Terminal 2. To get to the city from the airport go south on Hongyu Road and connect to the G50 Expressway, which goes east. This will connect you to the Yan’an Road, which goes directly to the People’s Square, passing by Shanghai Museum and Shanghai Times Square.

Shanghai Weather

5-Day Forecast • Min / Max Temperature

Today
Sunday
12 Jul
Rain
31°27°
Monday
13 Jul
Rain
33°27°
Tuesday
14 Jul
Cloudy
35°27°
Wednesday
15 Jul
Rain
37°28°
Thursday
16 Jul
Rain
36°29°

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