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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £294

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
3 Jun — 10 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 4 May 2026.

Thu 4/617:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/612:30
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£540
Thu 4/613:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop33h 35m
Austrian Airlines
Wed 17/609:30
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop34h 10m
Austrian Airlines
Deal found 1/5£585
Thu 11/617:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/709:30
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£589
Tue 2/615:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop32h 40m
SWISS
Tue 9/610:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 35m
SWISS
Deal found 3/5£613
Tue 2/618:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/614:10
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£624
Sun 29/1113:25
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
China Eastern
Thu 3/1212:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop17h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 30/4£632
Tue 9/613:30
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
China Eastern
Fri 3/711:15
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop28h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/5£633
Mon 8/617:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/711:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£635
Tue 9/619:50
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/711:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5£638
Mon 18/517:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/520:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5£639
Mon 18/505:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop29h 20m
China Eastern
Tue 2/600:15
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 1/5£643
Fri 16/1008:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 24/1009:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop15h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£644

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 4 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£540

One-way from

£294

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£512
4/6-17/6
  • 4/6-17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 46h 10m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 40m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price (£127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
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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 4 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

17:10-10:20

2 stops34h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 17/6

08:35-22:20

2 stops20h 45m

£691

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

08:25-06:40

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/10

09:05-17:20

1 stop15h 15m

£709

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

17:25-14:10

2 stops37h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 4/7

08:50-23:05

2 stops21h 15m

£716

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 3/10

07:40-21:00

2 stops30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 17/10

21:40-23:30

2 stops32h 50m

£730

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 20/5

17:40-17:25

2 stops40h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

20:00-23:05

2 stops34h 05m

£736

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 11/6

13:30-13:15

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 1/7

11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£756

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

17:10-15:50

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 15/1

18:30-23:15

2 stops36h 45m

£789

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

17:10-23:30

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

07:50-22:50

2 stops22h 00m

£792

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/6

17:10-18:20

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

08:35-23:00

2 stops21h 25m

£800

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

06:10-09:15

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/7

09:30-22:55

2 stops20h 25m

£801

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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 £424). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £711). 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 17h 50m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £984. 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 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £424). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £711). 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 4 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£424Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£460Average£775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£465Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£522Average£811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£528Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£626Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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