How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?

KLM can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 36h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 5641 mi.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip?

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip from £463. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £470, and British Airways, from £498. KLM is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Glasgow to Shanghai?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Shanghai flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Glasgow to Shanghai?

British Airways, KLM and Lufthansa are the most popular airlines when flying from Glasgow to Shanghai.

Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Shanghai.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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.

£453+ Flights from Glasgow to Shanghai, China

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Shanghai

Round-trip from	£453
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	November
Average price	£724

KLM
29/9-13/10
2 total stops
55h 50m total
Glasgow to Shanghai

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 September 2025.

Mon 29/913:30GLA - PVG

1 stop36h 55mKLM

Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA

1 stop18h 55mKLM

Deal found 16/9£453

Mon 29/912:00GLA - PVG

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1000:35PVG - GLA

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£965

Mon 29/914:35GLA - PVG

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Sun 12/1000:05PVG - GLA

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£1,134

Mon 17/1107:35GLA - PVG

1 stop17h 35mBritish Airways

Sat 29/1110:55PVG - GLA

1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£1,161

Mon 17/1117:20GLA - SHA

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1121:50SHA - GLA

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,687

Mon 17/1117:20GLA - PVG

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1100:15PVG - GLA

2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,899

Sun 16/1112:45GLA - SHA

2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1122:30SHA - GLA

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,981

Mon 27/1006:05GLA - SHA

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1221:45SHA - GLA

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£3,136

Fri 31/1014:00GLA - SHA

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1122:30SHA - GLA

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£3,321

Thu 25/919:25GLA - SHA

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/920:00SHA - GLA

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£4,178

Sun 19/1015:40GLA - SHA

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1020:25SHA - GLA

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£5,998

Thu 25/916:25GLA - SHA

2 stops18h 55mChina Southern

Mon 29/920:00SHA - GLA

2 stops34h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9£6,101

Best flights from Glasgow to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Glasgow to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 September 2025.

Mon 29/913:30GLA - PVG

1 stop36h 55mKLM

Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA

1 stop18h 55mKLM

Deal found 16/9£453

Mon 29/912:00GLA - PVG

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1000:35PVG - GLA

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£965

Mon 29/914:35GLA - PVG

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Sun 12/1000:05PVG - GLA

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£1,134

Mon 17/1109:05GLA - PVG

1 stop20h 55mChina Eastern

Sat 29/1112:40PVG - GLA

1 stop29h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£2,329

Mon 17/1117:20GLA - SHA

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1121:50SHA - GLA

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£1,687

Sun 16/1109:20GLA - PVG

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1122:05PVG - GLA

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,053

Fri 31/1009:05GLA - PVG

1 stop20h 50mChina Eastern

Sun 16/1112:40PVG - GLA

1 stop17h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£2,334

Fri 31/1006:20GLA - PVG

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1102:25PVG - GLA

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,212

Mon 17/1106:20GLA - PVG

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1102:25PVG - GLA

1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,218

Sun 16/1112:45GLA - SHA

2 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/1122:30SHA - GLA

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,981

Mon 27/1006:05GLA - SHA

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1221:45SHA - GLA

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£3,136

Fri 31/1014:00GLA - SHA

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1122:30SHA - GLA

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£3,321

Sun 19/1015:40GLA - SHA

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1020:25SHA - GLA

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£5,998

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Thu 25/913:30GLA - PVG

2 stops21h 45mKLM

Mon 29/911:15PVG - GLA

1 stop18h 55mKLM

Deal found 17/9£1,975

Thu 25/919:25GLA - SHA

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/920:00SHA - GLA

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£4,178

Thu 25/916:25GLA - SHA

2 stops18h 55mChina Southern

Mon 29/920:00SHA - GLA

2 stops34h 25mChina Southern

Deal found 17/9£6,101

Mon 29/913:30GLA - PVG

1 stop36h 55mKLM

Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA

1 stop18h 55mKLM

Deal found 16/9£453

Mon 29/912:00GLA - PVG

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/1000:35PVG - GLA

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£965

Mon 29/914:35GLA - PVG

1 stop24h 45mEmirates

Sun 12/1000:05PVG - GLA

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£1,134

Sun 19/1015:40GLA - SHA

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1020:25SHA - GLA

2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£5,998

Mon 27/1006:05GLA - SHA

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1221:45SHA - GLA

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£3,136

Fri 31/1006:20GLA - PVG

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 15/1102:25PVG - GLA

1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£2,212

Fri 31/1014:00GLA - SHA

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1122:30SHA - GLA

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£3,321

One-way flights from Glasgow to Shanghai
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Sat 25/1006:10GLA - PVG

3 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,042

Fri 24/1013:00GLA - PVG

2 stops57h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,084

Mon 27/1006:10GLA - PVG

3 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,089

Thu 30/1012:50GLA - PVG

3 stops52h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,117

Tue 28/1013:10GLA - PVG

3 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,134

Mon 27/1006:10GLA - SHA

3 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,139

Wed 29/1008:20GLA - PVG

3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,227

Thu 30/1012:50GLA - SHA

3 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,235

Tue 28/1013:10GLA - SHA

3 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,257

Sat 25/1006:10GLA - SHA

3 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,276

Sun 26/1013:20GLA - PVG

3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,287

Wed 29/1012:00GLA - SHA

3 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/9£1,397

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

13:30-09:25

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£453

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

12:00-16:20

2 stops21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/10

00:35-19:40

2 stops26h 05m

£965

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

14:35-22:20

1 stop24h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 12/10

00:05-12:45

1 stop19h 40m

£1,134

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 17/11

17:20-20:20

2 stops19h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

21:50-22:10

2 stops32h 20m

£1,687

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 16/11

09:20-16:45

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/11

22:05-20:25

2 stops30h 20m

£2,053

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 31/10

06:20-06:30

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/11

02:25-11:55

1 stop17h 30m

£2,212

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 17/11

06:20-06:30

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 28/11

02:25-20:25

1 stop26h 00m

£2,218

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 17/11

09:05-14:00

1 stop20h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 29/11

12:40-10:05

1 stop29h 25m

£2,329

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 31/10

09:05-13:55

1 stop20h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 16/11

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£2,334

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 16/11

12:45-10:55

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 29/11

22:30-12:05

2 stops21h 35m

£2,981

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Glasgow 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 GLA to SHA?

When flying from Glasgow 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, Lufthansa, andBritish Airways from Glasgow to Shanghai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Lufthansa

6.8

Okay

7,409 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

7,367 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,386 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Mark,Sept 2025

AMS - BHX

Crew and snacks were good, boarding wasn't great as busses were used rather than boarding tunnels. Also endured a one hour delay.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?
KLM can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 36h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 5641 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Glasgow to Shanghai round-trip from £463. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from £470, and British Airways, from £498. KLM is currently priced 26% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Shanghai?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Shanghai (average of £572). Flying from Glasgow 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 7 airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£422	Average£700	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£424	Average£598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£440	Average£557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
KLM	Cheapest£440	Average£565	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Finnair	Cheapest£451	Average£514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Finnair flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£470	Average£550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	Cheapest£498	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights

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