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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £254

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
12 Jul — 19 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 June 2026.

Wed 30/911:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1020:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£584
Tue 29/918:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
Finnair
Sun 18/1020:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Finnair
Deal found 11/6£590
Wed 24/609:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/601:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£601
Tue 29/915:35
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops35h 50m
China Southern
Sun 18/1007:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops22h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6£608
Tue 29/918:30
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops20h 50m
China Southern
Sun 18/1008:35
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops21h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6£617
Wed 30/915:25
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops25h 05m
China Southern
Sun 18/1007:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops22h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6£617
Wed 30/917:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 40m
Lufthansa
Sun 18/1018:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops35h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 11/6£635
Fri 19/613:30
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop36h 55m
KLM
Mon 13/711:15
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop18h 55m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£648
Mon 23/1105:40
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 25m
KLM
Thu 3/1211:05
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop29h 25m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£650
Sun 22/1107:55
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1221:00
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£656
Thu 18/613:30
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop36h 55m
KLM
Tue 14/711:15
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop32h 40m
KLM
Deal found 8/6£661
Sun 22/1113:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop35h 40m
KLM
Thu 3/1211:05
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop19h 05m
KLM
Deal found 10/6£663

Find flight deals from Scotland to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 12 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£584

One-way from

£254

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£4,548
30/9-18/10
  • 30/9-18/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 45% potential increase in price (£681 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 55% potential price decrease (£288 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland to Shanghai 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2026.
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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£590

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

18:30-22:20

2 stops20h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

08:35-23:00

2 stops21h 25m

£617

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

17:15-09:55

2 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/7

11:05-23:10

1 stop19h 05m

£690

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£698

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

19:30-18:25

2 stops39h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

20:50-21:55

2 stops32h 05m

£716

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 3/12

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

11:05-08:30

1 stop29h 25m

£718

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 22/11

13:25-09:05

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

11:05-12:45

1 stop33h 40m

£721

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 22/11

13:25-19:05

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

22:15-12:45

2 stops22h 30m

£775

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 19/11

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

12:40-08:30

1 stop27h 50m

£775

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 3/7

18:15-22:20

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/7

21:45-23:10

2 stops32h 25m

£780

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £363). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Shanghai can take about 15h. Finnair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £698. The distance from Scotland to Shanghai is about 5593 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Shanghai?

    The most popular flight routes from Scotland to Shanghai are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Pu Dong and Glasgow Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £363). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £722). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Scotland to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Scotland to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£430Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£467Average£806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£571Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£574Average£807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£636Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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