Abu Dhabi to Xinyang (AUH–XAI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 3 hubs
PVG Shanghai (Pudong) 20h 25m EY EY Shanghai (Pudong) (PVG) to Xinyang flights
SZX Shenzhen 23h 5m EY BK Shenzhen (SZX) to Xinyang flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) ~11h 55m HU GX Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Xinyang flights
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Abu Dhabi to Xinyang
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between AUH and XAI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for AUH to XAI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
3
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
142
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4h
Xinyang is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
AUH: +04 · XAI: CST

When it's 6:00 PM in Abu Dhabi, it's 10:00 PM in Xinyang.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders can enter China visa-free for up to 30 days as of late 2024 under a unilateral visa exemption. This applies to ordinary passport holders entering for tourism, business, transit, or family visits. A passport valid for at least 6 months is required. For longer stays or other purposes, a visa must be obtained in advance from a Chinese embassy or consulate.

Getting to AUH
Bus E101 runs from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to the airport in 45 minutes (AED 4), but runs infrequently and not 24 hours.Taxis from downtown Abu Dhabi cost AED 50–80 (25–40 min). Careem and Uber operate widely at AED 45–70. From Dubai, shared taxis and private cars take 90–120 minutes via the E11 highway (AED 200–350 shared, AED 300–500 private). Dubai Metro does not connect to AUH.

AUH–XAI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Abu Dhabi to Xinyang route.
Route details
Time difference+4 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: AUH
IATA / ICAOAUH / OMAA
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr29.4M
Elevation88 ft / 27 m
Destination: XAI
IATA / ICAOXAI / ZHXY
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation312 ft / 95 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about AUH to XAI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Shanghai Pudong and Shenzhen Bao'an.
Xinyang is 4 hours ahead of Abu Dhabi.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong and Shenzhen Bao'an. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.