Question 1

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

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Shanghai takes around 8.8 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dubai and Shanghai?

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The flight distance between Dubai and Shanghai is 6455 km.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Mumbai, Bangkok, New Delhi, Manchester, Doha, Istanbul, Dublin, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Muscat, Perth, Birmingham, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Islamabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Kochi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Shanghai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Shanghai and Singapore, London, Taipei, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Sydney, Manila, Shenzhen, Melbourne, Manchester, Toronto, Guangzhou, Kaohsiung, Beijing, Vancouver, New Delhi, Brisbane, Auckland, Chiang Mai.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Dubai?

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Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Dubai Bus Station, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.

Question 7

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, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab, Sohar.

Question 8

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, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dubai and Shanghai?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dubai and Shanghai thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dubai and Shanghai can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Dubai and Shanghai?

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Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Shanghai with China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, Air India Express, Spring Airlines, Cathay Pacific.

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

What flights operate between Dubai and Shanghai?

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Traveling between Dubai and Shanghai, 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 14

How many airports are there near Dubai?

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

Question 15

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, Sunan Shuofang International, Ningbo Lishe International, Nantong Xingdong, Changzhou Benniu, Yangzhou Taizhou International, Zhoushan Putuoshan.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Shanghai 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 Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Dubai and Shanghai 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 Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Dubai and Shanghai 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 Shanghai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£221
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£328
Cheapest round-trip	£371
Average round-trip	£427
Nonstop flights in April	£334 – £1,338

Airline	Mon 15.04	Tue 16.04	Wed 17.04	Thu 18.04	Fri 19.04	Sat 20.04	Sun 21.04
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
China Eastern Airlines	2	---	2	---	2	---	2

Airline	Mon 22.04	Tue 23.04	Wed 24.04	Thu 25.04	Fri 26.04	Sat 27.04	Sun 28.04
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	1	2

Airline	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05	Sun 05.05
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	1
China Eastern Airlines	2	2	1	1	1	1	1

Airline	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05	Sun 12.05
Emirates	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
China Eastern Airlines	1	1	1	1	2	2	2

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Flights starting at £219. Choose between China Eastern Airlines, IndiGo Airlines, or Air India Express to find the best price.

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
China Eastern Airlines	CES	MU	Yes	0 0
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes	0 0
Air India Express	AXB	IX	Yes	0 0
Spring Airlines	CQH	9C	Yes	No
Cathay Pacific	CPA	CX	Yes	0 0