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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China from £513

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Wed 18/306:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/308:10
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£513
Sun 1/1119:15
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop29h 25m
SWISS
Sun 8/1111:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop33h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£559
Fri 5/612:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 5/711:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/2£562
Wed 3/611:15
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/600:35
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£565
Wed 3/608:45
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 30m
SWISS
Thu 25/610:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£571
Thu 4/606:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 25/610:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£593
Wed 3/611:15
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/620:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£600
Thu 4/613:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop33h 35m
Austrian Airlines
Thu 25/609:30
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops20h 15m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/2£605
Sun 1/1106:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1121:10
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£606
Fri 5/606:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 24/610:55
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 50m
Lufthansa
Deal found 1/2£609
Sun 13/909:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 8/1000:15
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/2£610
Tue 17/312:45
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/322:30
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1£622

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£513

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

£532
18/3-25/3
  • 18/3-25/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

06:05-06:05

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/3

08:10-20:55

2 stops20h 45m

£513

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

17:35-17:30

2 stops39h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

00:10-12:00

2 stops19h 50m

£610

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

08:45-07:15

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/6

09:30-22:45

2 stops20h 15m

£613

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

19:35-18:10

2 stops39h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/7

20:50-20:30

2 stops54h 40m

£620

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/3

12:45-16:05

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 24/3

22:30-23:15

2 stops32h 45m

£622

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/5

18:05-18:10

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

20:50-09:20

2 stops43h 30m

£623

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

08:25-18:10

1 stop26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 23/6

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£624

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

06:00-05:45

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

01:40-14:40

1 stop20h 00m

£625

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

10:05-09:25

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£627

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

06:10-09:15

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/6

09:30-23:05

2 stops20h 35m

£632

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £398). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £678). 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 2 February 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
1,448 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
4,209 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
192 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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
7,709 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

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?

    Austrian Airlines and Finnair can get you from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 39h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20m. 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 Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £420 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hainan Airlines and KLM, starting at £450 and £466 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 32% 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 £398). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £678). 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£420Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£450Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£466Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£510Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£593Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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