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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £258

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
17 Jun — 24 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 18 May 2026.

Fri 13/1118:35
EDI
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PVG
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/1208:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£567
Wed 10/606:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/601:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£613
Tue 1/914:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 15/905:55
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5£624
Sat 31/1010:45
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1112:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/5£625
Wed 24/609:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/701:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£630
Fri 25/1209:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Mon 18/122:15
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/5£633
Sun 25/1010:50
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 10m
China Eastern
Sun 8/1112:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop27h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/5£634
Fri 27/1113:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Tue 1/1212:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/5£636
Sat 13/616:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/600:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5£639
Sat 26/1210:00
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops48h 55m
Finnair
Mon 18/121:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
Finnair
Deal found 16/5£645
Fri 25/1209:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 16/112:25
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop30h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/5£648
Thu 24/1206:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 05m
Lufthansa
Tue 19/112:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 17/5£648

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 18 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£567

One-way from

£258

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£639
13/11-8/12
  • 13/11-8/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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15/9
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 35m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£114 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% 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 18 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

10:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£634

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 21/9

13:10-13:15

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/10

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£657

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

13:10-13:15

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/10

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£657

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 16/6

17:10-14:20

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

19:45-22:25

2 stops33h 40m

£693

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

21:20-11:20

3 stops31h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 24/6

14:10-13:55

2 stops30h 45m

£706

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 25/6

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 22/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£790

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 9/6

17:10-13:20

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/6

08:50-23:20

2 stops21h 30m

£799

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/6

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/7

20:50-21:55

2 stops32h 05m

£799

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

06:10-09:15

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 3/10

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£814

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/5

06:45-18:25

2 stops28h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 5/6

08:35-12:10

3 stops34h 35m

£817

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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 £432). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £725). 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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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 19h 15m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £634. The distance from Scotland to Shanghai is about 5641 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 Edinburgh Turnhouse - 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 £432). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £725). 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 18 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£432Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£469Average£809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£521Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£532Average£844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£638Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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