How long is the flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai?

There are many flights that can get you from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in 15h 45m. Fly via British Airways, Finnair, or China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance between Glasgow Intl Airport and Shanghai is about 5641 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at £566. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at £631 return.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from GLA to SHA?

When flying from Glasgow Intl Airport 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.

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 September 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 September 2026.

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GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Glasgow Intl

Thu 19/11

07:10-15:10

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£271

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Glasgow Intl

Thu 19/11

15:05-18:35

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£294

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

07:00-13:20

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/10

18:50-10:35

2 stops22h 45m

£521

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GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Glasgow Intl

Sun 13/9

21:15-13:15

2 stops33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£606

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 13/9

06:00-12:05

2 stops23h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£607

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Glasgow Intl

Mon 14/9

09:05-18:25

2 stops50h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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00:00-17:00

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£634

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GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Sat 31/10

09:25-09:10

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

10:55-22:25

1 stop19h 30m

£644

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 15/10

09:05-19:00

2 stops26h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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14:50-09:35

2 stops25h 45m

£662

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GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Sun 18/10

17:50-18:25

2 stops41h 35m

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21:00-14:30

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GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

See what other customers who have flown with KLM and China Eastern from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7.8

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4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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7.8

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1 / 20

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Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

China Eastern

7.3

Good

236 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,571 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai?
There are many flights that can get you from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai in 15h 45m. Fly via British Airways, Finnair, or China Southern to get the fastest option. The distance between Glasgow Intl Airport and Shanghai is about 5641 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai round-trip?
Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Shanghai, with prices starting at £566. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at £631 return.
Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow Intl to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow Intl 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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