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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Edinburgh from £264

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 31/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 13 March 2026.

Thu 14/511:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/520:00
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops26h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£596
Thu 14/520:15
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/508:15
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3£645
Tue 28/720:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/918:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£650
Tue 28/720:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/911:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£653
Tue 28/720:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/906:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£659
Tue 28/720:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/806:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£665
Tue 28/720:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/906:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£672
Sat 25/704:40
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/918:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£673
Mon 27/717:00
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/911:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£675
Sat 25/704:40
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/911:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£676
Sat 25/704:40
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/906:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£681
Tue 31/312:45
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/409:45
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£770

Find 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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£596

One-way from

£264
14/5-23/5
  • 14/5-23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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31/3
  • 31/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 40m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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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 13 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

08:15-10:00

2 stops18h 45m

£645

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

12:55-07:40

2 stops25h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

18:05-10:15

2 stops33h 10m

£692

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 10/5

00:35-13:15

1 stop19h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

07:55-16:20

1 stop25h 25m

£755

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

12:45-13:40

2 stops31h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/4

09:45-21:50

2 stops29h 05m

£770

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/9

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

£770

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 13/5

00:35-20:20

2 stops26h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

15:00-22:35

1 stop24h 35m

£782

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

00:35-13:40

1 stop20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/4

15:10-16:20

1 stop18h 10m

£840

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 25/7

08:35-09:35

3 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/9

17:05-10:00

3 stops33h 55m

£910
Fastest return journey

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/7

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/8

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£960

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/7

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£965

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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.

  • How long is the flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways and Hainan Airlines fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh in about 17h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 55m. There are 5593 mi between Shanghai and Edinburgh. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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.

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