How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to China?

The average flight time between United Arab Emirates and Beijing (China's capital), is 7 hours and 35 minutes. This has been calculated based on journeys departing from Abu Dhabi.

Which airlines offer direct flights to China?

Emirates, China Southern, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air China, TAP Air Portugal and Saudia all fly non-stop to China.

When is the cheapest time to fly to China?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to China is currently May.

Can I get a direct flight to China?

Yes – you can fly direct to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and many more destinations in China.

How much are round-trip flights to China?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to China is AED 1,432. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in China?

The cheapest city to fly into is Shanghai, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Shanghai Pudong.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in China?

The cheapest airport in China is Shanghai Pudong – we've found flights from AED 1,432 .

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to China on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to China is Saturday, May 25, 2024 , to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

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Cheapest plane ticket found	AED 1,432
Cheapest month to fly	May
Average flight time	7 hrs, 52 mins
Possible destinations	257
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	222

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Shanghai.AED 1,432 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 25, returning Fri, May 31.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Sat, May 25, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Shanghai Pudong on Fri, May 31, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,432, select.

Hangzhou.AED 1,433 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jun 4, returning Sat, Jun 15.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Tue, Jun 4, arriving in Hangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Hangzhou on Sat, Jun 15, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,433, select.

Beijing.AED 1,442 per passenger.Departing Thu, May 23, returning Thu, May 30.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Thu, May 23, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Beijing Daxing on Thu, May 30, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,442, select.

Zhengzhou.AED 1,472 per passenger.Departing Sun, Jun 23, returning Sun, Jun 30.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Sun, Jun 23, arriving in Zhengzhou.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Zhengzhou on Sun, Jun 30, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,472, select.

Qingdao.AED 1,494 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 11, returning Sun, May 19.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Sat, May 11, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Qingdao on Sun, May 19, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,494, select.

Sanya.AED 1,500 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jun 15, returning Sat, Jun 22.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Sat, Jun 15, arriving in Sanya.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Sanya on Sat, Jun 22, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,500, select.

Chengdu.AED 1,501 per passenger.Departing Sat, May 25, returning Fri, May 31.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Sat, May 25, arriving in Chengdu Shuangliu International.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Chengdu Shuangliu International on Fri, May 31, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,501, select.

Kunming.AED 1,501 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jun 13, returning Fri, Jun 28.Round-trip flight with China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Dubai on Thu, Jun 13, arriving in Kunming.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departing from Kunming on Fri, Jun 28, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From AED 1,501, select.

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Frequently asked questions

: The average flight time between United Arab Emirates and Beijing (China's capital), is 7 hours and 35 minutes. This has been calculated based on journeys departing from Abu Dhabi.
: Emirates, China Southern, China Eastern, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, Air China, TAP Air Portugal and Saudia all fly non-stop to China.
: We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to China is currently May.
: Yes – you can fly direct to Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and many more destinations in China.
: The best price we found for a round-trip flight to China is AED 1,432. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
: The cheapest city to fly into is Shanghai, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Shanghai Pudong.
: The cheapest airport in China is Shanghai Pudong – we've found flights from AED 1,432.
: After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to China is Saturday, May 25, 2024, to Shanghai Pudong Airport.

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How to Find Cheap Flights to China

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Flying to China

UAE-based travelers looking to fly to China have a large number of options available. There are a number of airports in the country handling direct flights from the UAE – it is possible to catch direct flights to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Urumqi, Wuhan, Chongqing, Chengdu, Kunming, Xi An, Qingdao and Yinchuan. While the majority of flights to China will be departing from either Dubai or Abu Dhabi, it is possible to travel from elsewhere in the UAE including Sharjah.

If you are interested in flying to China with a specific airline, take a look at the airlines which fly to China from the UAE. Be advised that most nationals in the world including UAE nationals will have to apply for a visa first in order to travel to China, so make sure you do this with plenty of time to spare before catching your flight.

China Travel Information

As China is such a vast country, the climate can vary considerably depending on exactly where you are visiting. However, in general you can expect the warmer weather to arrive around June before winter temperatures begin to kick in around November. If you are visiting somewhere in the north of China, you can expect very cold winters and hot summers, while in the south of the country the weather tends to be a lot milder. China also covers five different time zones, although a lot of the country sticks to Beijing Standard Time which is 4 hours ahead of the UAE.

* This information is correct as of June 2019