How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?

British Airways can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 15h 45m. 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 £606. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern.

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 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 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?

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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 15 September 2026.

Tue 27/1009:30 -

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Deal found 11/9£517

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Deal found 11/9£568

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Deal found 11/9£578

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Deal found 11/9£584

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Deal found 11/9£631

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77h 25m total
Glasgow to Shanghai

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24h 40m total
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GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 1/11

21:25-06:45

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£272

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 28/10

19:25-07:50

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£276

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Tue 27/10

08:25-06:45

3 stops38h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

Fastest return journey

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 29/10

15:05-18:35

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£302

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 27/12

15:05-18:35

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£347

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 27/12

15:05-22:50

2 stops23h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£350

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 26/10

08:30-12:25

1 stop19h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£362

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

10:50-22:15

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 6/12

09:05-08:05

2 stops31h 00m

£568

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 27/10

20:50-10:10

2 stops29h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

19:05-12:00

2 stops24h 55m

£588

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 29/10

20:45-10:10

2 stops29h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/11

20:05-10:55

2 stops22h 50m

£589

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM and China Eastern 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

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1,579 reviews

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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

KLM

7.8

Good

1,579 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,579 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

China Eastern

7.3

Good

239 reviews

KLM

7.8

Good

1,579 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 to Shanghai?
British Airways can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 15h 45m. 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 £606. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is China Eastern.
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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Glasgow to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£445	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£592	Average£806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
KLM	Cheapest£606	Average£665	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights

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