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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £307

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 26/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
31 Jul — 7 Aug1
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 1 July 2026.

Mon 24/812:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop24h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 31/811:15
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/7£527
Mon 20/712:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 2/819:00
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop19h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 30/6£605
Thu 8/1012:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 8/1120:55
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 30/6£609
Mon 20/712:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 2/811:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 30/6£609
Thu 8/1012:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 8/1119:30
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/7£612
Mon 24/812:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 28/812:10
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop25h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 29/6£627
Mon 27/709:25
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops18h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/811:15
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£636
Mon 27/709:25
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/811:05
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£636
Fri 31/712:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 7/811:15
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop26h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 30/6£638
Thu 24/1206:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 00m
Lufthansa
Tue 19/111:55
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
Lufthansa
Deal found 29/6£646
Fri 25/1209:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop13h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/108:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6£652
Thu 16/715:55
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 23/701:40
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6£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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£527

One-way from

£307

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£809
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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26/8
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 35m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 45% potential increase in price (£713 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 52% potential price decrease (£292 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 1 July 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/8

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£527

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/7

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£605

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 27/7

09:25-10:55

2 stops18h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/8

11:15-15:40

2 stops35h 25m

£636

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 4/8

06:15-17:45

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/8

12:10-17:00

2 stops35h 50m

£665

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/8

07:55-10:55

2 stops20h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

20:15-17:30

2 stops28h 15m

£670

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sun 2/8

08:00-10:55

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 12/8

12:10-14:55

2 stops33h 45m

£686

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 27/12

17:00-19:05

2 stops18h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/1

11:05-16:05

1 stop37h 00m

£710

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/8

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 13/9

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

£714

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 23/11

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/11

12:40-22:10

1 stop17h 30m

£717

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/8

10:30-22:40

2 stops29h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 17/8

18:50-17:30

2 stops29h 40m

£728

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £366). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £366). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £782). 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 5 airlines flying from Scotland to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 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 1 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£435Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£454Average£753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£577Average£678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£580Average£816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£642Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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