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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £260

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£510

One-way from

£260

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£574
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 14/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 15m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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5/1
  • 5/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£59 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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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 27 November 2025.

Fri 28/1106:00EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 15mChina Eastern
Fri 5/1212:40PVG - EDI
1 stop18h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11£604
Fri 28/1117:00EDI - PVG
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1212:40PVG - EDI
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£658
Fri 28/1106:25EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1121:35PVG - EDI
2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£683
Tue 16/1210:20EDI - PVG
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1221:00PVG - EDI
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£697
Fri 28/1110:50EDI - PVG
1 stop23h 25mHainan Airlines
Sun 30/1119:30PVG - EDI
1 stop19h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/11£702
Fri 28/1114:45EDI - SHA
2 stops23h 05mChina Southern
Fri 5/1209:20SHA - EDI
2 stops21h 10mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11£710
Fri 28/1110:50EDI - SHA
1 stop24h 50mHainan Airlines
Sun 30/1111:50SHA - EDI
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 26/11£711
Fri 28/1114:45EDI - PVG
2 stops36h 40mChina Southern
Sun 30/1122:50PVG - EDI
2 stops31h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 26/11£717
Mon 22/1218:10EDI - PVG
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/117:30PVG - EDI
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£720
Fri 28/1114:45EDI - PVG
2 stops24h 05mChina Southern
Fri 5/1206:55PVG - EDI
2 stops23h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 25/11£721
Tue 16/1220:30EDI - SHA
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1220:55SHA - EDI
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£755
Sat 27/1206:00GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/102:25PVG - GLA
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£792

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 10/1

05:45-22:15

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 17/1

10:10-11:05

3 stops32h 55m

£581

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

08:40-07:35

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

10:05-18:00

1 stop38h 55m

£590

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

08:30-07:35

1 stop16h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

10:05-18:00

1 stop38h 55m

£590

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/1

06:00-14:35

1 stop24h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

22:15-21:35

1 stop31h 20m

£604

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 11/1

13:00-16:05

2 stops19h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 18/1

19:30-12:00

2 stops24h 30m

£606

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 18/4

17:55-09:15

1 stop32h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 2/5

10:05-18:55

1 stop39h 50m

£620

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 5/1

19:20-06:05

1 stop26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

14:00-20:05

2 stops38h 05m

£636

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 22/1

17:20-09:25

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

11:25-22:10

1 stop18h 45m

£638

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 18/1

10:40-09:25

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 22/1

11:25-22:10

1 stop18h 45m

£638

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

06:10-11:20

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 21/5

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£639

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £409). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £740). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SCT to SHA?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

When flying from Scotland to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 39% versus a flight at midday.

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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Shanghai can take about 15h 55m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £590. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £409). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £740). 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 6 airlines flying from Scotland to Shanghai

Discover the top 6 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 27 November 2025.
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KLMCheapest£428Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£444Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£455Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£467Average£693FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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LufthansaCheapest£486Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£515Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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