How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

Hainan Airlines, Lufthansa, and British Airways can get you from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 15h. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 55m. The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai is about 5593 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 £442 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and British Airways, starting at £580 and £597 round-trip.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

Consider China Eastern, Hainan Airlines or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to SHA?

When flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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.

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.

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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.

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Thu 1/10

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/10

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£504

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

12:00-10:00

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/10

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£508

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

10:50-09:35

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/1

19:35-06:35

1 stop19h 00m

£535

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

07:45-10:55

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

20:15-17:30

2 stops28h 15m

£586

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/10

22:05-00:10

2 stops33h 05m

£596

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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19:00-15:40

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£637

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/1

06:10-10:05

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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11:55-23:20

1 stop19h 25m

£654

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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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 £489). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,308). 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,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.

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8.4

Very Good

70 reviews

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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

70 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.4

Very Good

70 reviews

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1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.3

Good

236 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.4

Very Good

70 reviews

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1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,190 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.4

Very Good

70 reviews

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1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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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, Lufthansa, and British Airways can get you from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 15h. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 55m. The distance from Edinburgh to Shanghai is about 5593 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 £442 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and British Airways, starting at £580 and £597 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 £489). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,308). 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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China Eastern	Cheapest£580	Average£835	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
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