How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?

KLM, Qatar Airways, and British Airways can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5641 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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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 3 November 2026.

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Deal found 1/11£588

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Deal found 1/11£609

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Deal found 1/11£626

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Deal found 30/10£641

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Deal found 30/10£694

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Deal found 31/10£794

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Deal found 29/10£1,016

Best flights from Glasgow to Shanghai
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Glasgow to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 November 2026.

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Deal found 1/11£626

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Deal found 1/11£884

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Deal found 31/10£909

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Deal found 1/11£955

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19/11-25/11
3 total stops
45h 50m total
Glasgow to Shanghai

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35h 05m total
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GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Tue 10/11

09:30-04:30

1 stop35h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£279

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/11

19:10-04:30

2 stops25h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£309

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 13/11

21:50-10:35

2 stops28h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£314

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 13/12

21:25-05:25

2 stops24h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£331

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/11

12:40-18:35

3 stops45h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£333

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/11

12:40-23:10

3 stops50h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£333

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 14/12

06:00-21:50

3 stops55h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£348

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 11/12

11:05-14:00

1 stop18h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£350

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 13/12

14:40-11:15

2 stops36h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£391

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 15/12

13:25-09:15

2 stops35h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£430

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Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with 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.

China Eastern

7.3

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6.0

Good

Nathanael,Aug 2026

PVG - SIN

Airport was boring for a 5hrs transit with nothing to do minimal local gifts shops only aside to the lounge

China Eastern

7.3

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China Eastern

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248 reviews

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1 / 8

6.0

Good

Nathanael,Aug 2026

PVG - SIN

Airport was boring for a 5hrs transit with nothing to do minimal local gifts shops only aside to the lounge

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Glasgow to Shanghai?
KLM, Qatar Airways, and British Airways can get you from Glasgow to Shanghai in just under 20h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5641 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
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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Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£446	Average£474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£596	Average£878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	Cheapest£605	Average£660	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£617	Average£772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£747	Average£788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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