On this page, you can find and buy flights from Shanghai to Yan'an. The distance between the cities is 1,256 km, and flight service is available with a frequency of about 2 flights per week.
Flights on this route are operated by MU. Since ticket prices are dynamic, we recommend using the price chart and checking the information on how to get to the airport in Shanghai and how to get from the airport in Yan'an after arrival.
Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Shanghai — Yan'an by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from AED 446 in y, and the most expensive are around AED 2,542 in e. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.
Shanghai → Yan'an, average one-way price
| Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level | Month | Average price | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | AED 770 | medium | May | AED 818 | high | Sep | AED 650 | low |
| Feb | AED 914 | high | Jun | AED 722 | medium | Oct | AED 866 | high |
| Mar | AED 626 | low | Jul | AED 842 | high | Nov | AED 626 | low |
| Apr | AED 650 | low | Aug | AED 842 | high | Dec | AED 722 | medium |
Some values are estimated based on seasonality.
The climate in Yan'an is characterized by distinct seasonality: the warmest month is July, with an average temperature of up to 28.8°C, and the coldest is January, when the temperature drops to -9.1°C. The highest rainfall occurs in August, while December remains the driest period.
Airfares depend significantly on the season. The most favorable offers are found in July with prices AED 1,063. Peak price levels are observed in October, when the minimum fare increases to AED 2,542.
July can be considered the optimal time for booking, as it combines affordable flight costs with warm weather. If your goal is to save money, try to avoid traveling in October, when prices reach their peak.
Flights from Shanghai to Yan'an are operated by MU (China Eastern Airlines). There are about 2 flights per week on this route, making it quite exclusive. Below is a detailed schedule and flight options, where you can check specific days of the week and departure times to plan your trip.
Flights Shanghai — Yan'an depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport and arrive at Ershilipu Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.
The distance between the cities is about 1,256 km. The average flight time for a direct flight is approximately 2 hours.
The main carrier operating flights from Shanghai to Yan'an is MU (China Eastern Airlines).
Yes, direct flights are available, but they do not operate daily — the average frequency is about 2 departures per week.
Flights from Shanghai arrive at Yan'an Airport (ENY), from where you can reach the city center by taxi or public transport.
Ticket prices change constantly based on demand. You can always find the current minimum for specific dates in the low price calendar on this page.
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