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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £279

EDI — SHA
7 Oct — 14 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

Thu 1/1012:00 -
1 stop22h 45m
Wed 7/1012:10 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 5/9£504
Thu 1/1012:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Sun 11/1019:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 6/9£507
Fri 4/1210:50 -
1 stop14h 45m
Sun 3/108:35 -
1 stop30h 00m
Deal found 3/9£521
Thu 24/912:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Fri 9/1020:15 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 3/9£522
Thu 1/1006:10 -
2 stops22h 10m
Wed 7/1015:50 -
2 stops25h 20m
Deal found 5/9£524
Mon 2/1110:50 -
1 stop24h 50m
Sun 22/1119:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 5/9£527
Thu 24/906:10 -
2 stops23h 10m
Fri 9/1009:05 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 3/9£528
Thu 1/1006:10 -
2 stops24h 10m
Wed 14/1018:50 -
2 stops29h 35m
Deal found 3/9£530
Thu 1/1006:10 -
2 stops22h 10m
Sun 11/1015:50 -
2 stops24h 50m
Deal found 6/9£530
Fri 30/1010:50 -
1 stop15h 45m
Sun 22/1119:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 5/9£533

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

Round-trip from

£504

One-way from

£279

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£680
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/10-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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21/10-31/12
  • 21/10-31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£170 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 21/10

05:45-11:20

3 stops46h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£279

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/11

07:20-18:35

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£305

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

19:25-18:35

2 stops39h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£306

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

14:45-18:35

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£331

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

10:50-18:00

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£343

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/10

05:45-18:20

2 stops29h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£390

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£522

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

06:10-13:20

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

18:50-17:25

2 stops29h 35m

£530

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

10:50-10:35

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/11

19:35-06:35

1 stop19h 00m

£533

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

09:05-14:25

2 stops36h 20m

£548

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £561). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,314). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport flights typically cost between £639 and £764 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £504 on Hainan Airlines (1 Oct–7 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,China Eastern, andBritish Airways from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
236 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,211 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.4
Very Good
70 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.9

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

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

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. 3 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl per day.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Airlines like Hainan Airlines fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is about 5593 mi.

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

    Hainan Airlines, at £444, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Eastern and British Airways. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl 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 Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £561). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,314). 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 3 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£444Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest£591Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£600Average£654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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