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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £306

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
11 Jun — 18 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Shanghai

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 May 2026.

Wed 10/618:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/601:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£527
Sat 7/1108:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1108:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£577
Thu 1/1006:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 15/1010:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5£578
Fri 6/1106:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Lufthansa
Wed 11/1112:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 11/5£598
Fri 6/1108:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 30m
SWISS
Thu 12/1111:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop33h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 11/5£611
Tue 9/618:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/600:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/5£611
Thu 1/1006:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 55m
Lufthansa
Thu 15/1018:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops35h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/5£615
Fri 6/1118:35
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops37h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/1116:30
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5£623
Mon 18/513:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/611:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5£626
Sun 29/1113:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 3/1212:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/5£633
Tue 19/511:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 8/621:30
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 8/5£635
Sat 31/1010:45
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1112:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/5£691

Find flight deals from Scotland to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 12 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£527

One-way from

£306

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£482
10/6-16/6
  • 10/6-16/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 45m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£120 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland to Shanghai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 12 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

06:10-15:05

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/10

10:05-07:40

1 stop28h 35m

£578

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

06:10-15:05

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/10

18:50-23:05

2 stops35h 15m

£615

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 26/9

13:10-13:15

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/10

11:15-10:15

1 stop30h 00m

£639

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

11:40-19:05

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/11

12:40-23:10

1 stop18h 30m

£646

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

08:10-08:40

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/11

00:10-12:00

2 stops19h 50m

£658

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

10:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

12:40-08:30

1 stop27h 50m

£691

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 1/6

08:40-06:25

1 stop38h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 5/6

20:50-18:35

2 stops28h 45m

£713

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

15:35-18:20

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

19:45-23:05

2 stops34h 20m

£728
Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

08:25-06:45

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/7

09:40-17:20

1 stop14h 40m

£748

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

15:35-22:10

2 stops23h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/6

19:45-23:05

2 stops34h 20m

£759

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Shanghai

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £423). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £710). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland 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 Scotland to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Shanghai can take about 17h 05m. Lufthansa provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £639. The distance from Scotland to Shanghai is about 5609 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Shanghai?

    The most popular flight routes from Scotland to Shanghai are Glasgow Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl and Glasgow Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to Shanghai that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to Shanghai flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to Shanghai?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to Shanghai.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to Shanghai?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £423). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £710). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Scotland to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Scotland 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 12 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£423Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£459Average£773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£464Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£521Average£884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£625Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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