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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, China from £354

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl are usually found in September or April, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Hongqiao Intl (SHA). 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£451

One-way from

£354

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£723
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 10/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 July 2025.

Wed 10/912:00EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Sun 21/908:20SHA - EDI
1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/7£451
Mon 8/912:00EDI - SHA
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/914:40SHA - EDI
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£630
Sat 20/913:20EDI - SHA
2 stops22h 00mChina Southern
Sat 4/1019:45SHA - EDI
2 stops34h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 13/7£731
Tue 26/806:00EDI - SHA
2 stops31h 45mXiamenAir
Wed 3/908:10SHA - EDI
2 stops35h 25mXiamenAir
Deal found 13/7£755
Tue 15/714:05EDI - SHA
2 stops19h 55mLufthansa
Thu 14/808:55SHA - EDI
2 stops38h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 14/7£965

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl 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 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Hongqiao Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/9

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

£451

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/9

12:00-20:25

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/9

14:40-07:00

2 stops23h 20m

£630

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

13:20-18:20

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/10

19:45-23:05

2 stops34h 20m

£731

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

06:00-20:45

2 stops31h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/9

08:10-12:35

2 stops35h 25m

£755

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

23:35-17:40

2 stops35h 05m

£354

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/9

06:15-17:00

2 stops27h 45m

£495

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/8

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£1,160

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Deals found on 14/7

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Hongqiao Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Reviews of airlines servicing Hongqiao Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Hongqiao Intl. 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 Hongqiao Intl. Reviews last updated 15 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, China Southern, andLufthansa 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
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
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Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

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
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

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 Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,208 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

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

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  • 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. 4 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.

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

    Hainan Airlines, at £451, was found to be the cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include China Southern and XiamenAir. Users have found that Hainan Airlines is 22% 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.

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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (average of £572). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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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