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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Shanghai, China from £230

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — SHA
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow Intl to Shanghai

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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 10 August 2026.

Mon 12/1007:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Thu 29/1000:35 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 8/8£611
Mon 12/1007:10 -
1 stop15h 30m
Sun 1/1100:35 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 6/8£616
Tue 13/1020:40 -
2 stops30h 10m
Sun 1/1100:35 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 6/8£618
Sat 19/907:40 -
2 stops20h 15m
Sat 26/912:10 -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 5/8£654
Sun 13/921:45 -
2 stops36h 00m
Sat 19/907:55 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 5/8£664
Fri 16/1021:25 -
2 stops29h 25m
Thu 5/1100:35 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 8/8£667
Fri 21/807:25 -
2 stops28h 35m
Sun 30/819:00 -
2 stops27h 25m
Deal found 6/8£668
Sun 13/907:30 -
2 stops28h 30m
Sat 19/912:10 -
2 stops34h 20m
Deal found 5/8£671
Thu 15/1021:40 -
2 stops29h 10m
Thu 29/1000:35 -
1 stop21h 00m
Deal found 8/8£674
Sat 17/1007:40 -
2 stops19h 10m
Thu 5/1100:35 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 8/8£674
Tue 13/1008:20 -
2 stops18h 30m
Thu 5/1100:35 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 8/8£677
Wed 14/1007:45 -
2 stops19h 05m
Thu 5/1100:35 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 8/8£679

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Round-trip from

£611

One-way from

£230
12/10-29/10
  • 12/10-29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • Glasgow to Shanghai
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1/9
  • 1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 55m 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 - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 13/9

21:45-16:45

2 stops36h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/9

07:55-08:20

2 stops31h 25m

£664

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 21/8

07:25-19:00

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 30/8

19:00-15:25

2 stops27h 25m

£668

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 20/9

15:05-09:20

2 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 26/9

16:50-19:55

2 stops34h 05m

£722
Fastest return journey

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 13/9

10:25-09:25

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 19/9

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£754

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/10

17:40-22:20

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/11

20:50-11:55

2 stops23h 05m

£757

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

23:35-19:25

2 stops27h 50m

£807

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 13/10

17:10-18:20

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/11

20:50-11:55

2 stops23h 05m

£813

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 13/9

07:30-10:55

2 stops20h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/9

14:40-11:30

3 stops27h 50m

£824

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

£831

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

11:05-22:10

1 stop19h 05m

£847

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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 10 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
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
1,555 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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
1,555 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

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. Fly via China Eastern or Qatar 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 £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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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 10 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£566Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£631Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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