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Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
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Fares and hotel rates usually run higher around these dates. Booking earlier or moving your trip by a day or two often costs less.
Busiest periods: Peak tourist season (cooler weather) (01 Nov – 31 Mar), New Year period (20 Dec – 05 Jan).
Fixed-date national holidays. Festivals that follow the lunar calendar shift each year and are not listed here, so check the exact date for your travel year.
Ways to make this trip that you can book on FlyX, compared by price and journey time.
Air distance is about 6,448 km. 16 airlines operate this route.
Road distance and coach duration are approximate estimates from the air distance, not a timetable.
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| Fastest flight duration | 9h 50m · Emirates Airlines |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 00:45 · China Eastern |
| Last departure of the day | 23:35 · Qatar Airways |
| Flight options found | 90 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 2 |
| Airport codes | Shanghai–PVG, Dubai–DXB |
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The search for Mon, 26 Oct found 90 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 00:45 and the last around 23:35. The fastest flight takes about 9h 50m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Afternoon from ¥2,339, Evening from ¥3,329, Night from ¥3,890, Morning from ¥4,149. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Shanghai is organised around the Huangpu River. The Bund looks across to Pudong’s towers, while Yuyuan Garden and nearby streets offer a different scale of buildings and shops. Museums and former lane neighbourhoods fill out a longer stay. Pudong International Airport is well east of central districts, so arriving visitors should decide whether a hotel is near People’s Square, the Bund or a metro interchange before choosing a transfer. The airport metro is useful, but its travel time is longer than the map may suggest.
People’s Square is useful for central metro connections, while the Bund suits a stay focused on the historic riverfront. A Pudong hotel places the towers on the same side of the Huangpu as the airport, but the district is large and the final station still matters. The Maglev reaches Longyang Road rather than the Bund itself; onward metro or road transport is needed. Metro Line 2 offers another route from Pudong Airport into the city.
Air India checks in at Terminal 2, at island K. The airport’s other terminal is a separate check-in building, and a domestic connection may require collecting bags and completing new departure formalities. Hongqiao is a different Shanghai airport, not another Pudong terminal. In town, the Bund promenade and a Pudong observation visit face each other across the river but need a crossing between them. Yuyuan Garden belongs to a smaller-scale old-city route, while People’s Square museums form another cluster. Museum of Art Pudong is on the newer waterfront side and has its own exhibition tickets. For a short visit, select one river crossing and build the day around the sights on either bank rather than repeatedly returning to the same metro interchange. Pudong Airport’s distance makes the last transfer a meaningful part of the departure day.
March to May or September to November, about 12–25°C, for riverside walks.
By Air: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is about 30 km east of downtown; Metro Line 2 takes about one hour to People’s Square. Airport Link rail, buses and taxis are alternatives.
By Rail: Shanghai Railway Station and Hongqiao Railway Station have long-distance services; Metro Line 2 reaches Pudong Airport.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect Pudong with central districts and the wider region.
Walk the architectural frontage of the Bund.
Explore Yuyuan Garden.
Visit an exhibition at Shanghai Museum.
Follow a riverside path on the West Bund.
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Air India operates from Pudong Terminal 2, with check-in at island K. Both main terminals handle domestic and international operations, so flight type alone does not identify the correct building.
Dubai is easiest to understand by crossing its creek. Al Fahidi preserves lanes and courtyard houses on the Bur Dubai side, while Deira has the Gold and Spice Souks. Farther south, beaches and newer districts change the scale of a day out. For travellers from India, the city also has extensive family and business links. Dubai International Airport sits close to the older centre, and the Red Line connects two of its terminals to the urban rail network.
Bur Dubai makes a practical base for Al Fahidi and creek crossings, with Karama nearby for South Asian restaurants. A Dubai Marina hotel instead favours the waterfront and beach districts, which are a substantial distance from the older souks. The Red Line serves airport Terminals 1 and 3, so accommodation near that line can simplify arrival. Terminal 2 needs a road connection; do not choose a hotel transfer on the assumption that every terminal has its own metro platform.
Use the RTA’s Nol system for metro and bus travel, and check the fare zones for longer trips between the creek and Marina. An abra between Bur Dubai and Deira is part of the old-city route, rather than a substitute for a longer sightseeing cruise. Pair Al Fahidi with the Bur Dubai waterfront, then cross to the Gold and Spice Souks. Downtown Dubai and the Burj Khalifa area deserve another block of time instead of a rushed detour between markets. A flight marketed by Emirates may involve a partner carrier, so the operating airline and terminal on the booking determine where to check in. Dubai World Central is a separate airport southwest of the city, not another terminal at Dubai International.
November to March, usually about 18–30°C, for creek walks and beaches.
By Air: Dubai International Airport (DXB) is about 5 km from the older city centre; allow roughly 15–30 minutes by road. The Metro Red Line serves Terminals 1 and 3, with buses and taxis at the airport.
By Rail: Union and BurJuman are key metro interchanges; DXB Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations are on the Red Line.
By Road: RTA buses serve the city; intercity buses connect Dubai with Sharjah and Abu Dhabi.
Walk the lanes of Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood.
Cross Dubai Creek by abra between Bur Dubai and Deira.
Browse the Gold and Spice Souks in Deira.
Visit Al Shindagha Museum beside the creek.
Dubai International Airport (DXB). Terminal 3 serves Emirates, including its India routes, and selected flights operated by flydubai, United Airlines and Air Canada. Other carriers use Terminals 1 or 2, so follow the terminal shown by the operating airline.
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Shanghai to Dubai dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Monday at ¥2,339. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Shanghai (PVG) and Dubai (DXB) is about 6,448 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Shanghai to Dubai. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Qatar Airways, Air China, China Eastern, Etihad Airways and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
The quickest non-stop Shanghai to Dubai flight on this page takes about 9h 50m. Non-stop flights here take between 9h 50m and 10h 10m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
Allowance is set by the airline and the fare you pick, not by the route. Fares on this page include 25 KG, 2 Pieces and 20 KG. Cabin baggage is counted separately, and the exact allowance for the fare you choose is shown in the fare conditions before payment.
The lowest Shanghai to Dubai fare on this page is ¥2,339. Fares on the same dates run up to ¥37,383, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 00:45 and the last around 23:35, local time at Shanghai. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 6,448.42 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ¥2,339 | 26/10/2026 | Gulf Air | 16:30 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ¥2,292 | 07/11/2026 | Gulf Air | 16:30 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ¥2,222 | 06/01/2027 | Gulf Air | 16:30 |
FlyX lists each Shanghai to Dubai flight in these results with its fare, departure time, stops, layover airport and baggage, so you can compare air tickets side by side. To find a cheap ticket, sort by price and check what baggage the fare includes. The fare is checked with the airline again before you pay.
The aerial distance between Shanghai and Dubai is about 6,448 KM. In these results, journey times range from 9h 50m to 46h 20m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 90 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Shanghai is at 00:45 and the last is at 23:35. Flights leave from Pu Dong and land at Dubai.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Shanghai to Dubai |
| Aerial Distance | 6,448 KM |
| Flight Duration | 9h 50m - 46h 20m |
| Airport Codes | Shanghai - PVG, Dubai - DXB |
| Total Flights Available | 90 flights2 direct88 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 00:45 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:35 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 6 flights1 direct5 with layovers |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 17 flights0 direct17 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 2 flights0 direct2 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 40 flights0 direct40 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 25 flights1 direct24 with layovers |
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