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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £253

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
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 14 June 2026.

Wed 30/911:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1020:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£582
Tue 29/918:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
Finnair
Sun 18/1020:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Finnair
Deal found 11/6£589
Wed 24/609:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/601:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop38h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£599
Tue 29/915:35
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops35h 50m
China Southern
Sun 18/1007:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops22h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6£606
Tue 29/918:30
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops20h 50m
China Southern
Sun 18/1008:35
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops21h 25m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6£615
Wed 30/915:25
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops25h 05m
China Southern
Sun 18/1007:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops22h 10m
China Southern
Deal found 11/6£615
Tue 27/1008:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/1108:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£625
Wed 17/606:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/702:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£631
Wed 30/917:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 40m
Lufthansa
Sun 18/1018:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops35h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 11/6£633
Wed 17/616:30
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/701:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£636
Thu 29/1019:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/1111:55
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6£644
Mon 23/1117:45
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/1222:50
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£646

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 14 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£582

One-way from

£253

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£4,535
30/9-18/10
  • 30/9-18/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 20m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 05m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 45% potential increase in price (£678 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 55% potential price decrease (£287 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 14 June 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£589

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

18:30-22:20

2 stops20h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

08:35-23:00

2 stops21h 25m

£615
Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/10

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£696

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

13:25-19:05

2 stops21h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/12

22:15-16:30

2 stops26h 15m

£714

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

19:30-18:25

2 stops39h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 18/10

20:50-21:55

2 stops32h 05m

£714

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 22/11

13:25-09:05

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£717

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 3/12

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 7/12

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£717

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 22/11

13:25-09:05

1 stop35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 2/12

11:05-12:45

1 stop33h 40m

£719

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/10

06:05-16:25

2 stops26h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/11

19:30-23:15

2 stops35h 45m

£733

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/10

09:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 4/11

12:40-23:10

1 stop18h 30m

£737

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £362). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £720). 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 15h. Finnair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £696. The distance from Scotland to Shanghai is about 5593 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £362). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £720). 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 14 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£429Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£466Average£804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£570Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£573Average£805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£634Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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