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Cheap flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh from £258

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SHA — EDI
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult
Sat 25/5
Sat 1/6

What is the cheapest month to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

Flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh lean towards being more expensive in August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh in June, with the cheapest ticket starting at £583.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh (SHA - EDI)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh as you normally would.

Cheap Hainan Airlines flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Hainan Airlines for the route between Shanghai and Edinburgh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Hainan Airlines flights we've detected travelling from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Wed 19/611:05PVG - EDI
2 stops31h 25mHainan Airlines
Wed 17/712:00EDI - PVG
1 stop14h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£597
Wed 19/619:00SHA - EDI
2 stops23h 30mHainan Airlines
Wed 17/712:00EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 18/5£1,040

Cheap Qatar Airways flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qatar Airways for the route between Shanghai and Edinburgh. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Some of the best deals we've found on Qatar Airways flights travelling from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/520:25EDI - PVG
2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5£908
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/508:00EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,075

Cheap Shanghai to Edinburgh flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Shanghai to Edinburgh specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Prices were last updated on 20 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/520:25EDI - PVG
2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5£908
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/508:00EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,075
Sun 26/510:05PVG - EDI
1 stop39h 50mSWISS
Thu 30/508:35EDI - PVG
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 19/5£1,225
Sun 26/523:35PVG - EDI
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£1,270
Sun 26/523:35PVG - EDI
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£1,306
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
2 stops29h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 30/512:50EDI - PVG
2 stops26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5£2,029
Sat 25/501:40PVG - EDI
2 stops17h 25mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£2,652

Shanghai to Edinburgh 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Shanghai and Edinburgh in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/520:25EDI - PVG
2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5£908
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/508:00EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,075
Sun 26/510:05PVG - EDI
1 stop39h 50mSWISS
Thu 30/508:35EDI - PVG
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 19/5£1,225
Sun 26/523:35PVG - EDI
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£1,270
Sun 26/523:35PVG - EDI
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£1,306
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
2 stops29h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 30/512:50EDI - PVG
2 stops26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5£2,029
Sat 25/501:40PVG - EDI
2 stops17h 25mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£2,652

Shanghai to Edinburgh flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Shanghai to Edinburgh for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/520:25EDI - PVG
2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5£908
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 30/508:00EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/5£1,075
Sun 26/510:05PVG - EDI
1 stop39h 50mSWISS
Thu 30/508:35EDI - PVG
1 stop15h 30mSWISS
Deal found 19/5£1,225
Sun 26/523:35PVG - EDI
1 stop23h 55mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£1,270
Sun 26/523:35PVG - EDI
2 stops19h 30mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£1,306
Sat 25/500:35PVG - EDI
2 stops29h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 30/512:50EDI - PVG
2 stops26h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 19/5£2,029
Sat 25/501:40PVG - EDI
2 stops17h 25mLufthansa
Thu 30/510:50EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 19/5£2,652

One-way flights to Edinburgh from Shanghai

Search for one-way flight options from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Those needing a return flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh can use the search form above.
Sun 23/602:05PVG - EDI
1 stop16h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£258
Sun 23/612:10SHA - EDI
1 stop25h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£271
Mon 3/611:15SHA - EDI
2 stops31h 15mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£272
Mon 3/611:05PVG - EDI
2 stops31h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£272
Tue 25/611:05PVG - EDI
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 19/5£314
Mon 3/621:10PVG - EDI
1 stop27h 05mFinnair
Deal found 20/5£328
Mon 24/602:05PVG - EDI
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£337
Mon 24/621:10PVG - EDI
1 stop27h 05mFinnair
Deal found 20/5£356
Sun 23/602:05PVG - EDI
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£358

Find flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 853,037 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2024.

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Shanghai Pu DongEdinburgh Turnhouse

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/6

2 stops31h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

1 stop14h 50m

£597

Shanghai Pu DongEdinburgh Turnhouse

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/6

2 stops27h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

2 stops49h 35m

£645

Shanghai Pu DongEdinburgh Turnhouse

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/6

1 stop28h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

1 stop20h 25m

£760

Shanghai Pu DongEdinburgh Turnhouse

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/6

2 stops37h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

2 stops23h 20m

£834

Shanghai Pu DongEdinburgh Turnhouse

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/6

1 stop36h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

1 stop23h 55m

£946

Shanghai Pu DongEdinburgh Turnhouse

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 19/6

2 stops22h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

3 stops33h 20m

£984

Shanghai Pu DongEdinburgh Turnhouse

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 18/6

2 stops24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

3 stops33h 20m

£1,020

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/6

2 stops23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

1 stop15h 00m

£1,040

Shanghai Hongqiao IntlEdinburgh Turnhouse

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/6

2 stops31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/7

2 stops29h 40m

£1,114

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 18/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Shanghai to Edinburgh flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 20 May 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa from Shanghai to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Finnair
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,372 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Austrian Airlines
7.7
Good
1,046 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
3,716 reviews
KLM
7.9
Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Overall

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Departure was late. Plane much too small for an 11 hour flight. One bathroom was out of order in a completely full flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Shanghai?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Shanghai. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 1 airline. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh for under £600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh for under £600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Hainan Airlines for just £597, but on average you can expect to pay £900.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Shanghai to Edinburgh for under £1,000?

    There are currently 7+ open flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh within the next 7 days for less than £1,000.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £258. Users have also found prices from £328 and £493 on Finnair and British Airways, respectively.

  • What does SHA to EDI mean?

    SHA and EDI are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. SHA to EDI refers to a flight route from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG), Hangzhou Airport (HGH), Wuxi Airport (WUX), Nantong Airport (NTG), Suzhou Airport (SZV) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Shanghai to Edinburgh flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Shanghai to Edinburgh flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Shanghai to Edinburgh offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Shanghai to Edinburgh flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Shanghai to Edinburgh flight deals updated?

    The Shanghai to Edinburgh flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 19/5.

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