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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai, China from £227

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
13 Sep — 20 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai
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 14 August 2026.

Wed 30/910:15 -
2 stops24h 10m
Wed 7/1018:50 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 12/8£530
Wed 30/910:15 -
2 stops31h 05m
Wed 7/1018:20 -
2 stops23h 35m
Deal found 12/8£587
Sat 12/914:40 -
2 stops20h 45m
Sat 19/921:45 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 13/8£608
Sun 18/1012:00 -
2 stops39h 05m
Mon 26/1018:15 -
2 stops25h 15m
Deal found 11/8£654
Sun 18/1021:20 -
2 stops38h 05m
Mon 26/1021:00 -
2 stops25h 30m
Deal found 12/8£672
Sat 31/1010:45 -
1 stop19h 15m
Sun 15/1112:40 -
1 stop27h 50m
Deal found 13/8£706
Sun 18/1010:25 -
1 stop19h 50m
Mon 26/1012:40 -
1 stop17h 30m
Deal found 11/8£740
Sat 5/908:35 -
3 stops30h 45m
Fri 11/918:50 -
2 stops25h 50m
Deal found 11/8£776
Sun 20/907:30 -
2 stops19h 30m
Fri 25/921:45 -
2 stops29h 40m
Deal found 9/8£942
Sat 19/1217:15 -
3 stops32h 20m
Sat 2/121:30 -
3 stops23h 15m
Deal found 11/8£1,179
Sat 31/1013:35 -
2 stops38h 45m
Sun 15/1113:35 -
2 stops30h 00m
Deal found 9/8£1,286

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Round-trip from

£530

One-way from

£227
30/9-7/10
  • 30/9-7/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 15m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/9

10:15-17:25

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

18:50-10:55

2 stops23h 05m

£530

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

13:25-09:05

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£766

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 18/11

10:55-21:45

2 stops26h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/11

18:10-10:35

2 stops24h 25m

£793
Fastest return journey

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 18/11

08:40-09:10

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/11

10:55-22:30

1 stop19h 35m

£834

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

09:35-21:45

2 stops28h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

23:35-19:25

2 stops27h 50m

£834

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 20/9

07:30-10:00

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 25/9

21:45-20:25

2 stops29h 40m

£942

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 12/9

07:40-10:00

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/9

08:55-23:10

3 stops21h 15m

£1,001

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 19/12

17:15-09:35

3 stops32h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 2/1

21:30-12:45

3 stops23h 15m

£1,179

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

13:35-12:20

2 stops38h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 15/11

13:35-11:35

2 stops30h 00m

£1,286

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-13:20

2 stops36h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

15:30-23:05

2 stops38h 35m

£2,044

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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 14 August 2026.
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
Good
1,557 reviews
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Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,557 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
232 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,557 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Comfort

7.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 16h 30m. Fly via China Eastern, Qatar Airways, or British Airways 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 £632 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow Intl 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 14 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£566Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£632Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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