Travelling from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 40 minutes.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is four hours behind Shanghai.
Each week, there are 29 Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport flights. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, go for the 00:05 Emirates flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:00 with Emirates.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your PVG to DXB flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Flying into Dubai (and then discovering more of United Arab Emirates!) is a breeze with Emirates. This popular airline has direct flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Emirates is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Emirates is a leader in on-time performance for PVG to DXB flights, with 92.04% of its services arriving on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between PVG and DXB:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Currently, ر.ق. 690 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ر.ق. 1,250. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PVG to DXB.
The cheapest month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from PVG to DXB.
Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport.
Handy information about Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.
Of all flights leaving Shanghai Pudong International Airport, 78.11% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Shanghai Pudong International Airport from central Shanghai, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near PVG:
Arriving at Dubai Airport (DXB)
Reserve a hotel near DXB if you're catching a late Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to central Dubai has a drive time of about 15 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dubai Airport (DXB)
January is the most popular month for flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Dubai in April.
The warmest month in Dubai is July, with the temperature ranging between 30ºC and 42ºC. Book your flights from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from PVG to DXB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC on average.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Dubai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored. Around 23 kilometres north-east of Dubai, a trip to Sharjah will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
If you want to check out another side of United Arab Emirates, consider Abu Dhabi, about 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan are among the biggest draws.
