How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

A quick flight from Scotland to Shanghai can take about 15h 55m. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £605. The distance from Scotland to Shanghai is about 5593 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 Hongqiao Intl.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Scotland to Shanghai?

Consider China Eastern, British Airways or KLM when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Scotland to Shanghai.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to Shanghai as you normally would.

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.

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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 22 August 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Scotland to Shanghai that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 22 August 2026.

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Fri 6/11

10:50-09:35

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20:55-15:45

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Fri 27/11

14:25-09:15

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Tue 8/12

18:15-18:35

2 stops32h 20m

£591

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/10

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£605

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

20:30-09:55

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/12

20:30-18:35

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£611

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Sat 3/10

06:00-11:20

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 10/10

20:00-17:25

2 stops28h 25m

£633

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

06:35-09:35

2 stops19h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:55-14:50

3 stops25h 55m

£635

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 3/9

09:05-10:55

2 stops18h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

20:15-14:55

2 stops25h 40m

£647

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/11

13:00-18:55

2 stops45h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

21:00-07:30

2 stops42h 30m

£651

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

12:00-17:45

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:55-06:35

1 stop17h 40m

£665

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/11

19:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£666

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £538). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,096). 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

How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?
A quick flight from Scotland to Shanghai can take about 15h 55m. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £605. 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, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Pu Dong and Glasgow Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £538). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,096). 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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Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£440	Average£713	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£556	Average£681	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	Cheapest£560	Average£658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£578	Average£792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights

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