Cheap flights from Dubai to Shanghai from £241

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Dubai SHJShanghai PVG
£241
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Thu, Aug 6
Dubai SHJShanghai PVG
£252
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Wed, Jul 29
Dubai SHJShanghai PVG
£252
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£252
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Mon, Jul 27
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£252
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How much do flights to Shanghai cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£241

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,071

Cheapest round-trip

£580

Average round-trip

£690

Nonstop flights in June

£674 – £674

Getting from Shanghai airports to the city center

Fastest options: Maglev train (PVG) and Metro Line 2. Best value: Airport buses and metro services.

Shanghai is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) lies 30 km east of central Shanghai, while Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) is just 13 km west of the city center. Transport options include the world-famous Maglev train, metro lines, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Shanghai?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

8 min

¥50; single journey; discounts with same-day metro ticket

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

fastest from Pudong

60-90 min

¥7 – ¥9; varies by destination

every 3–8 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-120 min

¥20 – ¥30; varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city stops

45-90 min

¥160 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

45-90 min

¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

How to get from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to Shanghai?

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

30-50 min

¥4 – ¥7; varies by destination

every 3–6 min (traffic dependent)

quick city access

40-90 min

¥4 – ¥30; varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

direct hotel routes

25-60 min

¥50 – ¥120; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY (approximately ¥7.2 = $1 USD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Maglev connects Pudong Airport to Longyang Road Metro Station; transfer to Metro Line 2 for city center.
  • Metro services operate approximately 05:30 to 22:30; check schedules for late arrivals.
  • Taxis are metered with a starting fare of ¥14; airport surcharges may apply.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Shanghai

Depart from
Dubai International
Arrive to
Shanghai Pudong International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
6455 km
Worth visiting
Chongming - The Bund, Shanghai, China

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Dubai to Shanghai in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 29.06Tue 30.06Wed 01.07Thu 02.07Fri 03.07Sat 04.07Sun 05.07
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Wednesday 2 flights
AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Emirates
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Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Dubai to Shanghai

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
IndiGo AirlinesIGO6ENo
Air ArabiaABYG9No
Air India LimitedAICAIYes
Spring AirlinesCQH9CYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Shanghai

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January9°C3°C
February10°C4°C
March15°C7°C
April20°C12°C
May25°C17°C
June27°C21°C
July31°C25°C
August32°C26°C
September28°C22°C
October23°C17°C
November18°C12°C
December11°C5°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
3°C
January
Sunny days
283
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
27 Jun
20%
30°C23°C
4 Jul
89%
25°C24°C
Sunday
28 Jun
30°C22°C
5 Jul
27%
33°C23°C
Monday
29 Jun
50%
28°C23°C
6 Jul
36°C26°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
91%
28°C24°C
7 Jul
38°C27°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
66%
28°C23°C
8 Jul
17%
37°C26°C
Thursday
2 Jul
28%
29°C23°C
9 Jul
51%
27°C26°C
Friday
3 Jul
69%
25°C23°C
10 Jul
36%
31°C25°C
Travelers usually depart from Dubai International, Sharjah International, or Al Maktoum International when they travel from Dubai to Shanghai. Book your trip to arrive at Shanghai Pudong International, or Shanghai Hongqiao International. The distance between Dubai and Shanghai is 6455 km. The most popular airlines for this route are China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, Air India Limited, and Spring Airlines. Dubai and Shanghai have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Shanghai, consider visiting Chongming, and The Bund, Shanghai, China.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Dubai and Shanghai?
The flight distance between Dubai and Shanghai is 6455 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Shanghai?
Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Shanghai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Emirates.
What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Manchester, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh, Birmingham, New Delhi, Medina, Istanbul, Mumbai, Bangkok, Davao, Amman, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Doha, Bali, Chișinău, Colombo.
What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Guangzhou, Beijing, Bangkok, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Manchester, Tokyo, Singapore, Budapest, Belfast, Birmingham, Seoul, San Francisco, Osaka, Xi'an, Chengdu, Qingdao, Chongqing, Taipei.
Which airports are there in Dubai?
Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.
What airports are near Dubai?
The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar, Khasab.
What airports are near Shanghai?
The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Changzhou Benniu, Sunan Shuofang International, Zhoushan Putuoshan, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Nantong Xingdong.
Which airlines fly between Dubai and Shanghai?
Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, Air India Limited, Spring Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Dubai and Shanghai?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dubai and Shanghai, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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