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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £305

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
22 Jun — 29 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 23 May 2026.

Thu 4/617:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/600:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5£558
Wed 30/919:30
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops39h 55m
Finnair
Wed 7/1020:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops23h 10m
Finnair
Deal found 19/5£597
Wed 3/621:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/600:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/5£599
Mon 25/506:10
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/502:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5£602
Wed 30/917:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 40m
Lufthansa
Wed 7/1023:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop24h 15m
Lufthansa
Deal found 19/5£605
Sat 31/1010:45
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop19h 15m
China Eastern
Sun 15/1112:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 21/5£616
Thu 24/1206:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 17/109:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/5£628
Wed 30/906:10
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1023:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/5£629
Wed 18/1111:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 25m
China Eastern
Tue 1/1200:15
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 25m
China Eastern
Deal found 18/5£633
Thu 19/1113:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop35h 40m
China Eastern
Thu 26/1112:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5£634
Thu 4/611:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 22/621:30
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/5£636
Mon 22/611:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 29/611:15
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 55m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/5£637

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 23 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£558

One-way from

£305

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£634
4/6-23/6
  • 4/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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11/6
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price (£112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 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 23 May 2026.
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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

Wed 11/11

11:40-19:05

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

12:40-23:10

1 stop18h 30m

£642

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

11:40-19:05

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/11

12:40-23:10

1 stop18h 30m

£642

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

06:20-12:10

1 stop22h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/9

02:10-19:35

1 stop24h 25m

£649

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

09:15-13:15

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£654

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/10

13:10-13:15

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£654

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

05:40-18:00

1 stop29h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£655

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

05:40-07:00

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/6

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£655

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 28/9

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 4/10

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£666

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/10

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£666

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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 £429). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £719). 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 15h 55m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £814. 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 Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Glasgow Intl - Shanghai Pu Dong 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 £429). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £719). 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 23 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£429Average£599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£465Average£803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£516Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£528Average£837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£633Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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