Cheap flights from Shanghai to Dubai

Book at least several weeks ahead if you want a good selection of seats, especially for travel during November and December when demand rises. April is the cheapest month on this route according to price data, while March and May usually sit closer together in pricing between peak periods.

Emirates operates full service flights with meals included and offers connections through its hub. Finnair provides similar full service from Europe with baggage allowance in most fares. Gulf Air flies via Bahrain as a connecting option for many travelers. The budget carriers like Cebu Pacific Air, Malindo Air, Philippine Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines, Srilankan Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Juneyao Airlines typically charge separately for checked bags and seat selection on basic tickets.

Arriving late in the day means you will need transport from either Al Maktoum Int. Airport or Dubai airport into town after services wind down. Taxis are available at both terminals, and some travelers take shuttles to nearby hotels before continuing their journey toward the city centre or Dubai Bus Station connections.

Currency

AED (DH)

Power sockets

Type C, G · 220 V

Language

Arabic

Emergency number

112, 997, 998

Driving side

right

Calling code

+971

Internet domain

.ae, .امارات

Population of Dubai

3.9 M (2025)

Time zone

UTC+04 (Asia/Dubai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your low cost ticket includes checked baggage before you arrive at Shanghai Pudong International or Hongqiao International.
• Confirm which airport your flight departs from in Shanghai since both serve international routes.
• Verify connection times if booking separate tickets with different airlines on this route.
• Ensure your documents are valid for entry into the United Arab Emirates before travelling.
• Compare prices across the full twelve months to find better deals than peak periods.