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.
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 |
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One-way from | £304 |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | £738 |
Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to ShanghaiExplore 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.
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.
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Fly from
Fly to
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Shanghai from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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, 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.
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Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
Food
Comfort
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Crew
Reviews
Anonymous,Mar 2025
CAN - PEK
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