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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Edinburgh from £586

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£586
14/6-21/6
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 5 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 May 2025.

Sat 14/611:15SHA - EDI
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/617:00EDI - SHA
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£586
Tue 1/712:10SHA - EDI
1 stop25h 50mHainan Airlines
Wed 23/712:00EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/4£600
Tue 1/711:15PVG - EDI
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Mon 21/712:00EDI - PVG
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 30/4£600
Sun 18/517:10PVG - EDI
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 15/719:40EDI - PVG
3 stops39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£697
Tue 15/720:50PVG - EDI
1 stop17h 50mFinnair
Tue 5/818:05EDI - PVG
1 stop17h 05mFinnair
Deal found 1/5£757
Sun 29/610:10PVG - EDI
1 stop39h 45mSWISS
Sun 20/719:20EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 20mSWISS
Deal found 30/4£766
Mon 30/611:00PVG - EDI
1 stop29h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 23/705:55EDI - PVG
1 stop19h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/4£819
Sun 18/507:15PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Tue 15/721:50EDI - PVG
1 stop34h 40mEmirates
Deal found 30/4£831
Tue 15/708:10SHA - EDI
2 stops20h 35mXiamenAir
Tue 5/817:15EDI - SHA
2 stops32h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/5£839
Mon 30/600:35PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 22/711:55EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/4£910
Mon 30/609:30PVG - EDI
2 stops44h 15mAustrian Airlines
Thu 24/706:15EDI - PVG
2 stops16h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 30/4£928
Mon 30/600:15PVG - EDI
1 stop28h 00mChina Eastern
Tue 22/706:00EDI - PVG
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 1/5£968

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 May 2025.
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Return

Price

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 14/6

11:15-11:15

2 stops31h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/6

17:00-10:20

3 stops34h 20m

£586

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/7

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/7

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£600

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/7

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/7

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£600

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/5

17:10-13:25

2 stops27h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/7

19:40-18:05

3 stops39h 25m

£697

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/8

18:05-18:10

1 stop17h 05m

£757

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/6

10:10-18:55

1 stop39h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 20/7

19:20-07:40

1 stop29h 20m

£766

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/6

11:00-09:25

1 stop29h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/7

05:55-07:55

1 stop19h 00m

£819

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/5

07:15-20:15

1 stop20h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/7

21:50-15:30

1 stop34h 40m

£831

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/7

08:10-21:45

2 stops20h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/8

17:15-08:50

2 stops32h 35m

£839

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/6

00:35-13:40

1 stop20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/7

11:55-16:20

2 stops21h 25m

£910

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Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 1 May 2025.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,275 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
38 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.5

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.6

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely 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 0 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £600. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Finnair and SWISS, with the lowest prices starting at £757 and £766, respectively.

  • 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Shanghai to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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