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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China

EDI — SHA
25 Oct — 1 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £573). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,131). 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 Turkish Airlines and China 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.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews
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Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
243 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7.3

Food

7.5

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.8

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Cathy,Mar 2026

DFW - ATH

I really enjoyed the food . It's just too hard to eat in such a confined space. Baring in mind, I was not in business class. Crew was very friendly.

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. 2 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.

  • 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 £511 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at £604.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £573). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,131). 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 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£511Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£604Average£874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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