Fly from Dammam to Shanghai with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Dammam to Shanghai and discover China’s largest city. Your flight will take you from the heat of Saudi Arabia to the hustle and bustle of Shanghai.
For a spot of retail therapy, head to the famous Nanjing Road, or soak up the culture of the city at the Shanghai Museum, China Art Museum and Shanghai Natural History Museum.
Important information about travelling to China & transiting through Abu Dhabi
To meet the testing requirements of the Chinese embassy in the UAE and Etihad Airways, you’ll need to stay for a minimum of 48 hours in Abu Dhabi before continuing your journey to China.
You must have a Health code issued from the Chinese Embassy in the country from where you start your journey, and a Health code from the Chinese Embassy in the UAE.
Find out more information about the specific entry, testing and quarantine regulations required for your journey here. You’ll need to make sure you follow all testing requirements during transit or you will not be permitted to fly.
To make the most of your transit and explore the city before continuing your journey, you can book a stopover package in Abu Dhabi with Etihad.
Why fly to Shanghai with Etihad Airways
Flying from Dammam to Shanghai: FAQs
How long do people usually spend in Shanghai?
You can tick off some of the major sights over a long weekend in Shanghai, but to see it properly, plan for at least a week.
Enjoy its skyscraper-filled skyline, Buddhist temples and historic Chinese architecture. There is outstanding shopping, with everything from the latest designer fashion to Chinese antiques on offer.
What should I eat in Shanghai?
Chinese cuisine is famous around the world, but certain specialities are at their best when tried in Shanghai.
Try xiaolongbao, delicate steamed dumplings with a soup filling, beggar’s chicken, Peking duck and dim sum. There are hundreds of food stalls with fantastic street food to sample too.
Top tips for Dammam to Shanghai
Take a break in the Yu Garden
While not quite as old as Dammam’s Tarout Castle, Shanghai’s Yu Gardens are a slice of the Chinese Ming Dynasty’s fascinating history.
Built in 1577, they’re filled with beautiful pavilions, picturesque arched stone bridges and peaceful lakes and ponds. Don’t miss the fascinating Exquisite Jade Rock.
Touch the clouds in the Oriental Pearl TV Tower
Right on the tip of Lujiazui, overlooking the famous Bund waterfront across the Huangpu river, the Oriental Pearl TV Tower is a true icon of the Shanghai skyline.
The tower is lit up every evening, and the panoramic view of the city from the top is staggeringly beautiful.