Shanghai (Pudong) to Ad Dammam (PVG–DMM) — 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 10 hubs
AUH Abu Dhabi 11h 2m EY EYGAMU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Ad Dammam flights
DXB Dubai 11h 25m EK ACEKFZ Dubai (DXB) to Ad Dammam flights
DOH Doha 11h 36m IBQR AYB6BA Doha (DOH) to Ad Dammam flights
PKX Beijing 13h 10m 3UAFCA SV Beijing (PKX) to Ad Dammam flights
BAH Manama 15h 35m GF GFXY Manama (BAH) to Ad Dammam flights
CAI Cairo 16h 18m MSMU E5F3MS Cairo (CAI) to Ad Dammam flights
IST Istanbul 17h 24m MUTK TKXY Istanbul (IST) to Ad Dammam flights
DEL New Delhi 19h 35m AIMU 6EAIIX New Delhi (DEL) to Ad Dammam flights
LGG Grâce-Hollogne 22h 5m CAET SV Grâce-Hollogne (LGG) to Ad Dammam flights
LHR London 24h 35m BAIBMU SV London (LHR) to Ad Dammam flights
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Shanghai (Pudong) to Ad Dammam
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

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

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PVG to DMM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
15
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,087
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
-5h
Ad Dammam is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
PVG: CST · DMM: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Shanghai (Pudong), it's 1:00 PM in Ad Dammam.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Saudi Arabia. A tourist eVisa can be obtained online through the official Visit Saudi portal, valid for one year with multiple entries and stays of up to 90 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days, and a recent digital photo is required with the application.

Getting to PVG

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.

PVG–DMM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Shanghai (Pudong) to Ad Dammam route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PVG
IATA / ICAOPVG / ZSPD
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr76.8M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: DMM
IATA / ICAODMM / OEDF
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr12.0M
Elevation72 ft / 22 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PVG to DMM flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Zayed, Dubai and Hamad.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DMM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Ad Dammam is 5 hours behind Shanghai (Pudong).
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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 Zayed, Dubai and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.