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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China

EDI — SHA
5 Nov — 12 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £613). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,132). 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,Turkish Airlines, andChina Eastern 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
71 reviews
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Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

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

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,456 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

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
244 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

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
8,245 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
71 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Overall

8.3

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?

    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. 4 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.

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

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  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £613). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,132). 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 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£452Average£481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£511Average£796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£605Average£875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£614Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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