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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 18/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
28 Feb — 7 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 29 January 2026.

Wed 11/307:00
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop15h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/311:35
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£473
Fri 10/412:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 7/511:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£497
Fri 10/412:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 7/520:15
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£498
Wed 11/311:40
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/308:10
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£505
Fri 10/412:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 3/511:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£517
Fri 10/412:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 3/519:00
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop19h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 27/1£518
Tue 7/406:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/519:05
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£532
Tue 7/406:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/517:00
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£533
Tue 17/320:40
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/319:35
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops54h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£542
Wed 11/307:00
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 26/309:20
SHA
-
GLA
3 stops30h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£549
Wed 11/307:00
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 24/309:20
SHA
-
GLA
3 stops30h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1£551
Fri 10/412:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/517:00
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1£552

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£473

One-way from

£253

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£605
11/3-24/3
  • 11/3-24/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 69h 45m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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18/3
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£25 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 29 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/4

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 7/5

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£498

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/3

11:40-16:20

2 stops20h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/3

08:10-22:30

2 stops22h 20m

£505

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/3

07:00-22:55

2 stops31h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 26/3

09:20-07:55

3 stops30h 35m

£549

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 11/3

07:00-06:25

1 stop15h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

02:25-18:45

1 stop24h 20m

£554

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

17:55-09:10

1 stop31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

10:55-22:25

1 stop19h 30m

£563

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 14/3

09:35-22:10

2 stops28h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

07:45-22:30

2 stops22h 45m

£582

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Tue 17/3

06:00-10:05

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

23:50-16:45

1 stop23h 55m

£584

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

12:45-16:05

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

22:30-23:15

2 stops32h 45m

£585

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

07:00-05:00

1 stop38h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

09:30-01:15

2 stops22h 45m

£593

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 8/3

10:20-10:25

2 stops40h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

07:45-22:30

2 stops22h 45m

£594

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai

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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 £395). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Shanghai can take about 15h. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £498. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £395). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £708). 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 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£425Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£435Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£458Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£465Average£546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£487Average£653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£588Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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