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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China from £257

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 27/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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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 10 August 2026.

Mon 21/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Thu 15/1011:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 7/8£486
Mon 14/912:00 -
1 stop24h 00m
Mon 21/911:15 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 5/8£490
Fri 11/912:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Sun 27/912:10 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 6/8£490
Wed 23/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 29/911:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 10/8£492
Mon 28/912:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Tue 13/1020:15 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 6/8£496
Mon 28/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 13/1011:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 6/8£498
Sun 20/912:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Sun 27/919:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 6/8£505
Mon 21/912:00 -
1 stop24h 00m
Thu 15/1011:15 -
1 stop26h 45m
Deal found 7/8£532
Thu 1/1021:25 -
1 stop25h 30m
Wed 14/1018:20 -
2 stops27h 10m
Deal found 8/8£533
Mon 28/906:10 -
2 stops17h 45m
Mon 12/1002:10 -
1 stop38h 45m
Deal found 6/8£545
Thu 1/1007:45 -
2 stops20h 10m
Wed 14/1008:30 -
2 stops30h 10m
Deal found 8/8£571
Mon 28/912:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Tue 13/1014:10 -
2 stops31h 15m
Deal found 6/8£572

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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 10 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£486

One-way from

£257
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 21/9-15/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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27/8
  • 27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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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 10 August 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/9

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£490

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/9

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£490

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£490

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/9

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 15/10

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£532

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

07:45-10:55

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

08:30-07:40

2 stops30h 10m

£571
Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:55-06:35

1 stop17h 40m

£576

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/11

19:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£576

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/11

20:45-09:35

3 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 22/11

10:50-12:50

2 stops34h 00m

£646

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/8

05:40-20:30

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

11:05-14:00

2 stops33h 55m

£676

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

21:20-06:45

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 29/9

22:00-22:30

2 stops31h 30m

£686

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £492). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,317). 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.

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 10 August 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,China Eastern, andBritish Airways 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
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

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

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

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 Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,155 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

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

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. 3 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 and Turkish Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 14h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h. The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai is about 5609 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 Hainan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £445 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and British Airways, starting at £569 and £601 round-trip.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £492). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,317). 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 Shanghai

Discover the top 3 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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£445Average£721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest£569Average£840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£601Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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