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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China from £289

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
29 Mar — 5 Apr1
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 27 February 2026.

Mon 9/1118:35
EDI
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PVG
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1108:40
PVG
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EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£512
Sun 19/420:10
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/422:00
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£515
Wed 25/305:50
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/411:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£526
Wed 25/305:50
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/401:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£539
Tue 24/307:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/301:10
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£545
Mon 16/309:55
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/307:45
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£563
Mon 23/313:10
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/409:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£568
Thu 7/507:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/511:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£574
Mon 23/318:20
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/411:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£576
Mon 16/306:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/322:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops31h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£579
Tue 24/307:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/409:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£580
Tue 24/307:30
EDI
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PVG
1 stop37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/402:10
PVG
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EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£588

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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£515

One-way from

£289

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£538
19/4-26/4
  • 19/4-26/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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20/3
  • 20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£29 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 February 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/3

06:00-12:15

2 stops22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 31/3

18:50-15:10

2 stops27h 20m

£719

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

10:40-20:40

3 stops26h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 23/3

09:20-22:00

2 stops20h 40m

£731

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/6

06:10-06:00

2 stops16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 11/8

09:30-23:05

2 stops20h 35m

£780

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/4

19:40-15:35

2 stops36h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 26/4

22:30-11:25

2 stops43h 55m

£806

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/4

05:45-11:20

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/4

12:10-12:10

2 stops31h 00m

£844

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

10:40-16:45

1 stop23h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

22:25-09:40

1 stop18h 15m

£892

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/6

05:45-11:20

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/8

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£911

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 30/6

05:45-11:20

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 13/8

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£911

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

23:55-10:00

2 stops27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/4

22:30-23:10

2 stops31h 40m

£915

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 9/8

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£942

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £403). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £722). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

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 27 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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Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

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

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

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.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,461 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

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
7.3
Good
4,238 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

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
7.2
Good
196 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

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
7,772 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Food

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

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, Cathay Pacific, and Turkish Airlines can get you from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 16h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 20h 05m. 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 £426 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hainan Airlines and KLM, starting at £462 and £471 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is priced at 33% 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 £403). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £722). 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

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 27 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£426Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£462Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£471Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£524Average£749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£600Average£673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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