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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £251

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
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 21 February 2026.

Mon 2/318:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 20m
Finnair
Tue 10/321:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 50m
Finnair
Deal found 17/2£567
Fri 20/317:45
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop28h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/322:25
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£579
Thu 1/1017:20
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop14h 45m
Lufthansa
Thu 15/1023:50
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop24h 00m
Lufthansa
Deal found 20/2£589
Wed 15/417:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/411:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£594
Tue 14/412:45
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/509:30
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops38h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£598
Fri 20/310:50
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/309:20
SHA
-
EDI
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£607
Tue 3/316:50
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/308:10
PVG
-
EDI
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£610
Sun 1/1119:15
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop29h 25m
SWISS
Sat 7/1111:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop38h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 17/2£617
Mon 2/312:45
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops40h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/311:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2£641
Thu 12/312:50
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/312:00
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£645
Tue 14/405:50
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/508:20
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£653
Thu 26/207:00
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops29h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/308:10
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2£655

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 21 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£567

One-way from

£251

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£540
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 2/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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7/3
  • 7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 35m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£115 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£29 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 21 February 2026.
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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

18:35-18:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

21:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

£567

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/3

10:50-10:35

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/3

09:20-07:50

3 stops30h 30m

£607

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:50-10:10

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

08:10-07:50

3 stops31h 40m

£610

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/3

12:50-10:05

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/3

12:00-12:05

1 stop32h 05m

£645

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/4

05:50-18:20

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

£653

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

09:00-09:10

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

11:00-23:00

1 stop19h 00m

£687

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 2/5

17:30-15:05

1 stop14h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/5

23:50-16:40

1 stop23h 50m

£697

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/3

13:40-05:10

2 stops31h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/3

21:00-21:25

2 stops32h 25m

£730

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 6/3

13:25-13:55

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 10/3

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£733

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

09:25-09:10

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 9/3

10:55-07:50

1 stop28h 55m

£739

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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 £405). 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.

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 14h 35m. Finnair provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £697. 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 Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Glasgow Intl - 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £405). 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 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 21 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£427Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£458Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£469Average£642FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£476Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£518Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£602Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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