Connecting route · China → United Arab Emirates

Flights from Shantou to Dubai

There are no direct flights from Shantou to Dubai. The easiest way is one stop via Kunming or Haikou, about 10h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 13m

Shantou to Dubai at a glance

Fastest journey10h 13mEstimated

Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kunming or Haikou

Best ways to fly from Shantou to Dubai

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

SWA Kunming (KMG) DXB

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Lucky Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 13m

SWA Haikou (HAK) DXB

Leg 1: Beijing Capital Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 31m

SWA Wuhan (WUH) DXB

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines

One airline, one ticket ~10h 45m

SWA Hangzhou (HGH) DXB

Leg 1: Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~11h 29m

SWA Guangzhou (CAN) DXB

Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: China Southern Airlines, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~10h 13m

SWA Shanghai (PVG) DXB

Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Juneyao Air · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines, Emirates

One airline, one ticket ~11h 48m

Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance: 6,172 km3,833 miles
Journey time: 10h 13mestimate
Time difference: -4hDubai vs Shantou
Currency in Dubai: AED
Airports: SWA → DXB, DWC

Flights from Shantou to Dubai: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Shantou to Dubai?

No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kunming, Haikou and Wuhan. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.

How long is the flight from Shantou to Dubai?

With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,172 km.

Where do you change planes between Shantou and Dubai?

The best connecting points are Kunming (KMG), Haikou (HAK), Wuhan (WUH) and Hangzhou (HGH). China Eastern Airlines flies both legs via Kunming, so you can book it as one ticket.

Which airports serve Shantou and Dubai?

Shantou: Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport (SWA). Dubai: Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

What is the time difference between Shantou and Dubai?

Dubai is 4 hours behind Shantou.

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