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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £245

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
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 12 December 2025.

Sun 21/1216:05EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£756
Sun 21/1216:05EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£804
Sun 21/1216:05EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/119:30PVG - EDI
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£822
Mon 22/1220:20EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£839
Fri 26/1206:00EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/122:15PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£848
Fri 12/1215:20GLA - PVG
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/101:35PVG - GLA
3 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£883
Mon 22/1220:20EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/120:30PVG - EDI
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£939
Mon 22/1210:50EDI - PVG
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£1,012
Sat 20/1211:40EDI - PVG
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/122:15PVG - EDI
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£1,019
Sat 20/1217:30EDI - PVG
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/101:35PVG - EDI
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£1,037
Fri 12/1223:00GLA - SHA
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/108:50SHA - GLA
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£1,054
Fri 26/1217:30EDI - SHA
2 stops43h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 11/113:35SHA - EDI
2 stops28h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12£1,441

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£549

One-way from

£245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£990
25/1-1/2
  • 25/1-1/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 48h 30m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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11/1
  • 11/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 05m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease (£27 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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

07:35-15:00

2 stops23h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 1/2

21:30-14:35

2 stops25h 05m

£549

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

06:05-06:05

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 2/2

11:45-10:55

2 stops31h 10m

£551

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 24/1

12:45-16:05

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 31/1

07:45-22:30

2 stops22h 45m

£642

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

06:00-06:50

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

11:25-23:10

1 stop19h 45m

£675

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

11:00-08:30

1 stop37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

10:10-15:20

1 stop37h 10m

£696

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

06:05-09:10

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

10:55-10:10

1 stop31h 15m

£727

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

17:00-19:15

2 stops18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

11:25-10:10

1 stop30h 45m

£733

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

17:00-13:10

2 stops36h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/2

06:55-21:25

2 stops22h 30m

£745

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/2

10:40-09:25

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/2

11:25-09:55

1 stop30h 30m

£762

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

16:10-20:55

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 29/3

13:20-09:50

2 stops27h 30m

£822

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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 £400). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £730). 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 12 December 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 afternoon, 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 14h 45m. China Southern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £762. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £400). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £730). 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 12 December 2025.
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£438Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£449Average£585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£460Average£684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£472Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£479Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£507Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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