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 35m. Fly via Finnair, China Eastern, 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 £565. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at £630 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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Mon 7/916:30 -

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Deal found 16/8£605

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Deal found 18/8£613

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Deal found 14/8£620

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Thu 17/908:35 -

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Deal found 15/8£792

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26/12
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GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 7/9

16:30-22:20

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 13/9

08:50-08:40

2 stops30h 50m

£605

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/9

06:40-14:20

2 stops24h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 5/10

19:25-12:55

3 stops24h 30m

£618

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 18/10

21:20-18:25

2 stops38h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/10

21:00-10:50

2 stops45h 50m

£687

Fastest return journey

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£762

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 14/9

06:40-10:20

2 stops20h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/9

08:35-23:10

2 stops21h 35m

£792

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/9

20:50-07:55

1 stop28h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

11:00-23:30

1 stop19h 30m

£793

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 18/11

05:45-09:10

1 stop19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/11

10:55-07:50

1 stop28h 55m

£833

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/9

17:40-18:25

2 stops41h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

20:50-14:40

2 stops24h 50m

£878

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

16:05-21:45

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

23:35-16:40

2 stops25h 05m

£892

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 18/11

10:55-14:40

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/11

18:10-10:35

2 stops24h 25m

£909

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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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1,560 reviews

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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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,560 reviews

KLM

7.8

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1,560 reviews

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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

China Eastern

7.3

Good

232 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,560 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 16h 35m. Fly via Finnair, China Eastern, 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 £565. Another option worth looking into is China Eastern, starting at £630 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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