Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Shanghai to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Shanghai and Dubai takes around 8.7 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Shanghai and Dubai?

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The flight distance between Shanghai and Dubai is 6455 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Shanghai and Dubai. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Emirates.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and London, Beijing, Guangzhou, Bangkok, Seoul, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Xi'an, Qingdao, Manila, Osaka, Chengdu, Chongqing, Taipei, Liverpool, Sanya, Phuket City, Kuala Lumpur, Honolulu.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Riyadh, Muscat, Jeddah, Mumbai, Istanbul, Kuwait City, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bucharest, Manila, Amman, Tel Aviv, Budapest, New Delhi, Doha, Prague, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Shanghai?

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Shanghai is mainly served by Shanghai Pudong International. But there are other airports nearby, including Shanghai Hongqiao International.

Question 7

What airports are near Shanghai?

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The main airport in Shanghai is Shanghai Pudong International. It is also served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 8

What airports are near Dubai?

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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.

Question 9

Which airlines fly between Shanghai and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Currently, you can fly between Shanghai and Dubai with Emirates, Air Arabia, China Eastern Airlines, Spring Airlines, SalamAir.

Question 10

When’s the best time to travel between Shanghai and Dubai?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Shanghai and Dubai, 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.

Question 11

What flights operate between Shanghai and Dubai?

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Traveling between Shanghai and Dubai, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 12

How many airports are there near Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Shanghai. The main one is Shanghai Pudong International and other nearby airports include Hangzhou Xiaoshan International, Ningbo Lishe International, Sunan Shuofang International, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Changzhou Benniu, Nantong Xingdong, Zhoushan Putuoshan

Question 13

How many airports are there near Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are a number of airports in and around Dubai. The main one is Dubai International and other nearby airports include Zayed International Airport, Al Ain International, Ras Al Khaimah International, Sohar, Khasab.

Question 14

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Dubai depart?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Shanghai and Dubai arrive?

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This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 16

What time do flights between Shanghai and Dubai depart?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do flights between Shanghai and Dubai arrive?

Accepted Answer

This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£303
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£1,024
Cheapest round-trip	£546
Average round-trip	£662
Nonstop flights in August	£373 – £754

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Dubai Metro Red Line	20-35 min	AED 4–8.50 (~USD 1–2.30) depending on zones and card type	every 4–7 min (traffic dependent)	budget travelers
RTA Public Bus	30-60 min	AED 4–6 (~USD 1–1.60) with Nol card	every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Taxi	15-40 min	AED 50–100 (~USD 14–27) metered; AED 25 airport surcharge	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	door-to-door convenience
Ride-hailing (Careem/Uber)	15-40 min	AED 45–120 (~USD 12–33) varies with demand	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	app-based booking
Private Transfer	15-40 min	AED 150–350 (~USD 41–95) pre-booked	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
RTA Bus F55	60-90 min	AED 5–10 (~USD 1.40–2.70) with Nol card	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	budget option from DWC
Taxi from DWC	35-60 min	AED 120–200 (~USD 33–54) metered	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	direct from DWC

Airline	Mon 03.08	Tue 04.08	Wed 05.08	Thu 06.08	Fri 07.08	Sat 08.08	Sun 09.08
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Airline	Mon 10.08	Tue 11.08	Wed 12.08	Thu 13.08	Fri 14.08	Sat 15.08	Sun 16.08
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
Weekly flights: 14 total	Daily flights: 2 average	Most flights: Monday 2 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
Emirates	UAE	EK	No
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes
SalamAir	OMS	OV	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	23°C	17°C
February	25°C	18°C
March	28°C	20°C
April	32°C	23°C
May	36°C	27°C
June	39°C	29°C
July	40°C	31°C
August	40°C	31°C
September	38°C	29°C
October	34°C	26°C
November	30°C	22°C
December	25°C	19°C

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