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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China from £240

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
3 Jan — 10 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 4 December 2025.

Wed 31/1219:15EDI - PVG
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/111:45PVG - EDI
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£579
Thu 25/1217:55EDI - PVG
2 stops35h 15mChina Southern
Tue 13/122:05PVG - EDI
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12£651
Fri 26/1206:25EDI - PVG
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/106:55PVG - EDI
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£675
Fri 26/1217:45EDI - PVG
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/111:10PVG - EDI
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£682
Thu 25/1215:10EDI - PVG
1 stop34h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 14/110:55PVG - EDI
1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12£719
Thu 25/1206:00EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/106:55PVG - EDI
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£724
Thu 25/1217:55EDI - SHA
2 stops33h 15mChina Southern
Wed 14/119:50SHA - EDI
2 stops34h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12£752
Wed 31/1207:15EDI - SHA
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/121:30SHA - EDI
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£755
Wed 31/1205:50EDI - PVG
1 stop19h 35mKLM
Wed 7/111:25PVG - EDI
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/12£765
Thu 25/1206:00EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/111:25PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£789
Thu 25/1213:30EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 45mKLM
Tue 13/111:25PVG - EDI
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Deal found 3/12£807
Fri 26/1210:50EDI - SHA
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/121:50SHA - EDI
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£879

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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£478

One-way from

£240

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£976
17/1-24/1
  • 17/1-24/1
  • 5 total stops
  • 64h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% 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 4 December 2025.
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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

05:45-22:15

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

11:30-11:05

3 stops31h 35m

£478

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/4

12:00-17:40

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/4

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£543

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/1

06:00-14:35

1 stop24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

22:15-10:40

1 stop20h 25m

£603

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/4

19:40-07:35

1 stop28h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 9/4

10:05-07:50

1 stop28h 45m

£604

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

06:05-06:05

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

20:50-14:40

2 stops24h 50m

£609

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

21:10-06:05

1 stop24h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/4

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£622

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

18:35-18:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 21/4

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£625

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/4

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£625

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

11:40-19:15

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

22:15-10:40

1 stop20h 25m

£640

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/1

13:00-16:50

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/1

00:10-12:00

2 stops19h 50m

£647

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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 £406). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £665). 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 4 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 4 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
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
1,428 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
4,075 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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
7,559 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
58 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.8

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?

    Hainan Airlines, China Eastern, and SWISS can get you from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 22h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 15m. The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai is about 5593 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 £441 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and Hainan Airlines, starting at £452 and £464 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 £406). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £665). 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 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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 4 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£441Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£452Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£464Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£480Average£613FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£541Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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