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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China from £304

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£528

One-way from

£304

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£738
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 4/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£153 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 July 2025.

Sat 4/1012:00EDI - SHA
1 stop24h 00mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/1019:00SHA - EDI
1 stop19h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/7£528
Sat 4/1012:00EDI - PVG
1 stop14h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/1011:15PVG - EDI
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/7£528
Sat 25/1018:05EDI - PVG
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1109:55PVG - EDI
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£545
Sat 20/913:20EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 4/1021:30PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/7£592
Sat 23/808:20EDI - SHA
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/812:10SHA - EDI
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£671
Sat 20/913:20EDI - PVG
2 stops44h 10mChina Southern
Sat 4/1021:00PVG - EDI
2 stops33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/7£729
Tue 26/806:00EDI - PVG
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Wed 3/911:15PVG - EDI
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/7£730
Sun 7/917:15EDI - SHA
2 stops20h 30mXiamenAir
Sun 14/908:10SHA - EDI
2 stops31h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 10/7£751
Tue 26/816:50EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/922:25PVG - EDI
1 stop18h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/7£758
Sat 4/1016:10EDI - SHA
2 stops19h 10mChina Southern
Sun 19/1020:00SHA - EDI
2 stops33h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£763
Sat 25/1018:00EDI - PVG
2 stops39h 50mLufthansa
Sat 8/1112:00PVG - EDI
1 stop19h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 11/7£765
Sun 21/1206:20EDI - PVG
1 stop18h 50mBritish Airways
Sat 3/110:55PVG - EDI
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/7£805

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/10

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£528

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

12:00-09:55

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/10

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£528

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

18:05-07:35

1 stop30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/11

09:55-07:30

1 stop29h 35m

£545

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

13:20-13:15

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/10

21:30-10:30

1 stop20h 00m

£592

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/8

08:20-19:00

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/8

12:10-11:15

2 stops30h 05m

£671

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

13:20-16:30

2 stops44h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/10

21:00-23:05

2 stops33h 05m

£729

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

06:00-09:25

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/9

11:15-21:45

1 stop17h 30m

£730

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/9

17:15-20:45

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 14/9

08:10-08:25

2 stops31h 15m

£751

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

16:50-16:45

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 3/9

22:25-09:35

1 stop18h 10m

£758

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

16:10-18:20

2 stops19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/10

20:00-22:55

2 stops33h 55m

£763

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 14% on flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai by exploring options for tickets at midday.

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 11 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, KLM, andAustrian 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
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
811 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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 Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,596 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Entertainment

7.6

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. 4 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 Hainan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £528 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are China Eastern and China Southern, starting at £592 and £729 round-trip. Hainan Airlines is priced at 14% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £317. Users have also found prices from £472 and £481 on Lufthansa and XiamenAir, respectively.

  • 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 £572). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£395Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest£442Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£442Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£473Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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