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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £557

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£557

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£483
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 8/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£46 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 October 2025.

Sat 29/1113:00EDI - SHA
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/1222:30SHA - EDI
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£565
Mon 22/1208:35GLA - PVG
2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1206:55PVG - GLA
2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£655
Mon 22/1217:45GLA - SHA
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1220:50SHA - GLA
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10£824
Wed 17/1213:30EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/1222:15PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£867
Fri 26/1206:00EDI - PVG
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/111:25PVG - EDI
1 stop36h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£869
Wed 17/1213:30EDI - PVG
2 stops21h 45mKLM
Wed 24/1222:15PVG - EDI
2 stops22h 30mKLM
Deal found 15/10£893
Fri 26/1206:00EDI - PVG
1 stop17h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 11/112:25PVG - EDI
1 stop17h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/10£908
Wed 17/1211:40EDI - PVG
1 stop23h 35mAir France
Wed 24/1222:15PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 25mAir France
Deal found 15/10£912
Fri 26/1206:00EDI - PVG
2 stops16h 10mLufthansa
Sat 10/102:30PVG - EDI
2 stops17h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 15/10£992
Sat 18/1016:10EDI - SHA
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1209:20SHA - EDI
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£994
Sat 18/1023:35EDI - PVG
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1222:25PVG - EDI
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10£1,017
Wed 17/1213:30EDI - SHA
2 stops23h 10mXiamenAir
Wed 24/1207:10SHA - EDI
2 stops24h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 15/10£1,056

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

19:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

£557

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/11

13:00-16:05

2 stops19h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 6/12

22:30-22:55

2 stops32h 25m

£565

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

16:20-08:30

1 stop32h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

10:10-15:20

1 stop37h 10m

£589

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

18:35-18:55

1 stop16h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

14:45-07:30

2 stops24h 45m

£614

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

06:05-16:50

2 stops26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

12:00-23:15

1 stop19h 15m

£629

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 22/12

08:35-19:00

2 stops26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/12

06:55-10:40

2 stops35h 45m

£655

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/3

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£730

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/3

12:50-16:50

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

10:55-23:00

1 stop19h 05m

£730

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 26/3

09:05-19:15

2 stops26h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 30/3

21:25-16:10

2 stops25h 45m

£796

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 22/12

17:45-21:50

2 stops20h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/12

20:50-11:55

2 stops23h 05m

£824

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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 £408). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £731). 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 16 October 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 morning, 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 16h 35m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £730. 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, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Pu Dong 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 £408). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £731). 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 16 October 2025.
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KLMCheapest£423Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£431Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£449Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£461Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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LufthansaCheapest£480Average£564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£508Average£645FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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