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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dublin to Shanghai:

• Earliest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 20:30
• Latest: departs at 09:00 and lands at 20:30.

The flight takes about 11h 30m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Dublin to Shanghai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Dublin to Shanghai takes 11h 30m, covering 15,025 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dublin to Shanghai range from €645 to €819, with an average of €722 over the past 12 months. Anything below €645 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 14% above the €722 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at €674 return and stopover options via London Gatwick (LGW) at €647.

China Eastern is the only airline operating Dublin to Shanghai flights. 90% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge €89–€89 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Dublin to Shanghai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about €375, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Dublin to Shanghai usually depart from Dublin (DUB) and may arrive at several airports in Shanghai area, including Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dublin to Shanghai route, 10% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 35m.

One-stop flights from Dublin to Shanghai most commonly connect through:

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Helsinki-Vantaa (HEL) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Dublin to Shanghai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at €694 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at €801, a difference of €107.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only China Eastern operates flights between Dublin and Shanghai.

Flying via London Gatwick (LGW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 37m, compared to 16h 24m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 43m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Shanghai is 8 hours ahead of Dublin (China Time vs Irish Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Shanghai are People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, and Shanghai Times Square. These are among the most viewed places in Shanghai on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• China Eastern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.