Shanghai (Pudong) to Abu Dhabi (PVG–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PVG–AUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. China Eastern Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,070 miles in approximately 9h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MU China Eastern Airlines Also: EY | 7 | 332 | 11h10 | – | SkyTeam | EY |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PVG: CST · AUH: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 2:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.
The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.
The Maglev from Longyang Road Metro station covers the 30 km to Pudong in 8 minutes (¥50 one-way, ¥40 off-peak). The Maglev does not reach the city center directly; transfer to Metro Line 2 at Longyang Road. Metro Line 2 runs the full route from city center to PVG but takes 60–70 minutes and requires a terminal transfer at the airport.Taxis from People's Square cost ¥130–180 and take 45–75 minutes depending on traffic. The elevated highway is faster than surface roads. Ride-hail via DiDi is comparable in price.
Careem and Uber serve the airport at AED 45–70 to downtown Abu Dhabi (25–40 min). Official taxis at the curb: AED 50–80. Bus E101 to Central Bus Station costs AED 4 and takes 45 minutes but runs infrequently; verify schedule before relying on it.For Dubai: shared taxis from the airport cost AED 75–100/seat; private taxis AED 200–350 (90–120 min). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The new terminal (Terminal A opened 2023) handles most Etihad flights; confirm which terminal for ground transport.
Hyper-arid desert climate on the Arabian Gulf coast. Summers (June–September) are extreme at 38–47°C with very high humidity. Outdoor exposure is extreme in July and August. Ground handling and ramp operations are affected by heat protocols. Haboob (sandstorm) events reduce visibility and may cause ground stops.
Winter (December–February) is the peak travel season at 18–27°C with clear skies and minimal disruption risk. The airport almost never sees rain. When rain does occur (typically December–February), local drainage infrastructure can briefly flood access roads. Overall, AUH is one of the most operationally consistent major hubs globally.
PVG–AUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PVG to AUH
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) are connected by nonstop service from China Eastern Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PVG to AUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PVG to AUH ranges from 9 hours 30 minutes to 11 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,070 miles (6,550 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 12 hours via DWC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.