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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China from £245

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 December 2025.

Sun 21/1216:05EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£756
Sun 21/1216:05EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£804
Sun 21/1216:05EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/119:30PVG - EDI
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£822
Mon 22/1220:20EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£839
Fri 26/1206:00EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/122:15PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£848
Mon 22/1220:20EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/120:30PVG - EDI
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£939
Mon 22/1210:50EDI - PVG
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£1,012
Sat 20/1211:40EDI - PVG
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/122:15PVG - EDI
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£1,019
Sat 20/1217:30EDI - PVG
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£1,037
Fri 26/1217:30EDI - SHA
2 stops43h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/113:35SHA - EDI
2 stops28h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£1,441
Sun 14/1218:30EDI - SHA
2 stops19h 45mChina Southern
Mon 5/108:50SHA - EDI
2 stops21h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 11/12£1,607
Wed 10/1213:20EDI - SHA
2 stops23h 35mCathay Pacific
Sat 10/113:35SHA - EDI
2 stops28h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/12£2,323

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£549

One-way from

£245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£990
25/1-1/2
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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11/1
  • 11/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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 December 2025.
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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

07:35-15:00

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/2

21:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

£549

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

06:05-06:05

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

11:45-10:55

2 stops31h 10m

£551

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

06:00-06:50

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

11:25-23:10

1 stop19h 45m

£675

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

11:00-08:30

1 stop37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

10:10-15:20

1 stop37h 10m

£696

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

06:05-09:10

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

10:55-10:10

1 stop31h 15m

£727

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

17:00-19:15

2 stops18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

11:25-10:10

1 stop30h 45m

£733

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

16:10-20:55

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

13:20-09:50

2 stops27h 30m

£822

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

16:10-12:20

2 stops36h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/1

22:30-08:35

2 stops42h 05m

£892

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/12

17:30-20:55

2 stops43h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

13:35-10:05

2 stops28h 30m

£1,441

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 16/5

14:10-12:05

2 stops38h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 31/5

13:20-09:50

2 stops27h 30m

£1,837

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Deals found on 11/12

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £400). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £660). 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 Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 56% on flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 12 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Shanghai 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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
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Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,432 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,090 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
7.2
Good
178 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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
7,571 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.3

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 Edinburgh to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

    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. 5 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

    Cathay Pacific can get you from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 20h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai is about 5593 mi.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Shanghai is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £438 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Hainan Airlines, starting at £449 and £460 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 30% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Shanghai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £400). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £660). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh 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 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£438Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£449Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£460Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£476Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£537Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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