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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 8 November 2026.

Sun 6/1209:25 -

1 stop25h 30m

Mon 21/1221:00 -

1 stop28h 50m

Deal found 5/11£517

Thu 3/1212:15 -

1 stop32h 50m

Wed 9/1202:10 -

1 stop21h 55m

Deal found 3/11£523

Thu 3/1207:15 -

2 stops25h 40m

Thu 10/1220:55 -

2 stops28h 00m

Deal found 3/11£609

Sun 6/1208:35 -

2 stops24h 20m

Mon 21/1219:30 -

3 stops27h 40m

Deal found 7/11£611

Mon 7/1212:45 -

2 stops25h 05m

Thu 17/1219:30 -

2 stops23h 50m

Deal found 3/11£642

Best flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 November 2026.

Fri 26/210:50 -

1 stop14h 45m

Thu 18/320:55 -

1 stop17h 40m

Deal found 7/11£579

Sun 6/1208:35 -

2 stops24h 20m

Mon 21/1219:30 -

3 stops27h 40m

Deal found 7/11£611

Mon 3/508:25 -

1 stop27h 00m

Sun 16/520:50 -

2 stops43h 30m

Deal found 5/11£639

Tue 2/306:45 -

1 stop19h 20m

Tue 16/311:55 -

1 stop19h 25m

Deal found 7/11£653

Mon 1/316:05 -

2 stops21h 45m

Sun 14/316:30 -

2 stops38h 05m

Deal found 7/11£654

Mon 23/1116:20 -

1 stop16h 50m

Sun 29/1106:40 -

1 stop35h 00m

Deal found 4/11£710

Fri 2/406:15 -

2 stops16h 45m

Sat 17/409:30 -

2 stops20h 35m

Deal found 3/11£818

Sun 4/407:30 -

1 stop17h 25m

Fri 16/411:00 -

1 stop18h 00m

Deal found 3/11£851

Sun 28/214:35 -

2 stops23h 15m

Sun 14/316:30 -

2 stops38h 05m

Deal found 7/11£654

Mon 7/1212:45 -

2 stops25h 05m

Thu 17/1210:50 -

1 stop27h 45m

Deal found 3/11£658

Wed 3/313:15 -

2 stops21h 40m

Thu 18/321:00 -

2 stops43h 30m

Deal found 7/11£719

Sat 9/116:20 -

1 stop31h 55m

Fri 22/109:55 -

1 stop37h 25m

Deal found 4/11£750

Sun 6/1218:30 -

2 stops31h 40m

Mon 21/1208:50 -

2 stops21h 45m

Deal found 5/11£705

Tue 2/312:40 -

2 stops20h 50m

Tue 16/300:10 -

2 stops19h 45m

Deal found 7/11£710

Mon 23/1118:35 -

2 stops33h 55m

Sun 29/1116:35 -

2 stops33h 15m

Deal found 7/11£839

Fri 2/406:15 -

1 stop20h 00m

Sat 17/409:30 -

2 stops20h 35m

Deal found 3/11£840

Sat 19/1222:25 -

2 stops35h 35m

Sat 26/1220:55 -

2 stops29h 30m

Deal found 4/11£882

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Round-trip from	£517
One-way from	£282

Finnair

Finnair
6/12-21/12
2 total stops
54h 20m total
Edinburgh to Shanghai

5/12-31/12

5/12-31/12
2 total stops
33h 55m total
Edinburgh to Shanghai

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

05:50-15:40

3 stops49h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£308

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

06:20-04:30

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£311

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

07:40-12:15

3 stops44h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£320

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/12

06:30-14:25

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£386

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/12

07:05-05:55

1 stop38h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£417

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/12

06:10-09:35

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£457

Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 5/12

06:00-09:15

2 stops19h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£469

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/2

10:50-09:35

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/3

20:55-06:35

1 stop17h 40m

£579

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 6/12

08:35-16:55

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/12

19:30-15:10

3 stops27h 40m

£611

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/5

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/5

20:50-09:20

2 stops43h 30m

£639

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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EDI-CN2

EDI-SHA

EDI-PVG

Estimated return price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai

EDI-CN2

EDI-SHA

EDI-PVG

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 £525). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,120). 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,Qatar Airways, 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

8.4

Very Good

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

8.4

Very Good

Hainan Airlines

8.4

Very Good

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.

7.4

Good

Hainan Airlines

8.4

Very Good

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

Hainan Airlines

8.4

Very Good

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.

7.3

Good

Hainan Airlines

8.4

Very Good

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

Hainan Airlines

8.4

Very Good

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. 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, Finnair, and Lufthansa can get you from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 14h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 15m. The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai is about 5593 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £525). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,120). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£450	Average£494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£567	Average£662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£598	Average£944	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£619	Average£775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£750	Average£790	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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