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Find the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Dubai

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Shanghai to Dubai flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Shanghai to Dubai: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundAED 1,460
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 44 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week21

Finding cheap flights from Shanghai to Dubai: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Shanghai to Dubai is AED 1,459. 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.
9 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Shanghai to Dubai.
Emirates and China Eastern fly direct from Shanghai to Dubai.
There are 21 flights per week flying from Shanghai to Dubai, as of April 2024.
The cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Dubai is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Dubai Airport on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 44 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Dubai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

In Dubai the two airports serving the country are Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), with Dubai International Airport currently the main base of flights in and out of the country. Travelers looking to fly from Shanghai to Dubai are able to catch flights with China Eastern Airlines and Emirates, with all flights departing from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and landing at Dubai International Airport.

* This information is correct as of June 2017

Airport Information - Arriving

Dubai International Airport is the world’s busiest airport in terms of international passenger traffic serving around 83 million travelers a year. You can look forward to a huge number of amenities and services at the airport including various shops, duty free goods and a comprehensive selection of restaurants and cafes, so you’re sure to find something to do while you wait for your flight. Once you have arrived at the airport you can swiftly journey into Dubai on the Dubai Metro which is connected to Terminal 1 and Terminal 3.

Airport Information - Departing

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is the primary international airport serving Shanghai made up of two passenger terminals which you can either travel between on foot or by shuttle bus. The airport is located around 40km (25 miles) from central Shanghai and is linked to the city by the Maglev fast train network, allowing you to journey to and from the airport in as little as 7 minutes. While you wait for your flight you can browse through a large selection of shops at the airport with everything from duty-free shopping to retail and fashion brands available. You can also find many different places to eat and drink whether it’s a hot meal or a quick snack you’re after.

What to Expect in Dubai

In Dubai the weather is hot all year round and gets especially scorching over the summer between April and September, so make sure you are prepared for the heat. Chinese nationals are able to obtain a visa upon arriving in Dubai, but don’t forget to bring your passport along with you. Dubai is 4 hours behind Shanghai so remember to put your clocks back once you arrive.


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