Flying from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 40 minutes.
Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, making Shanghai four hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
Flights from AUH to PVG start at 21:45 — the first with Etihad Airways. The last departure is at 22:30 with Etihad Airways. In total, there are ten weekly Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your AUH to PVG flight.
Traveling during a peak time like February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Shanghai (and then discovering more of China!) is a snap with Etihad Airways. This popular airline offers direct flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Etihad Airways.
With a reliable 92.13% of services arriving as scheduled, Etihad Airways is the most punctual carrier for AUH to PVG flights.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the top stopovers between AUH and PVG:
Incheon International Airport
Daxing International Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight is AED 872. A round-trip ticket right now is AED 1,510. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from AUH to PVG, reserve your journey six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AUH to PVG.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.
Handy information about Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
78.54% of flights taking off from Abu Dhabi International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Abu Dhabi International Airport from central Abu Dhabi, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your vacation off to a relaxed start by staying near AUH. Whether you're taking an early flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on an Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PVG instead:
Go beyond Shanghai and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Shanghai Pudong International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To secure the best deal, book your ride from Shanghai Pudong International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to central Shanghai has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometers away.
When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
April is the busiest month for flights from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Shanghai in April.
Lock in your flight from Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Shanghai during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from AUH to PVG in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanjing is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Shanghai. Around 274 kilometers away to the west, well-known attractions include Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
If there's time to check out another side of China, head for Suzhou, roughly 80 kilometers west of Shanghai. Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower are among its highlights.
