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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £268

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
4 Mar — 11 Mar1
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 2 February 2026.

Sat 14/319:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/318:30
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£470
Sat 14/306:15
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/308:10
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£487
Sat 14/309:15
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/307:45
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£499
Wed 18/306:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/308:10
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/2£514
Sun 1/1119:15
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop29h 25m
SWISS
Sun 8/1111:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop33h 50m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£560
Fri 5/612:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 5/720:15
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop17h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/2£563
Fri 5/612:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 5/711:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 1/2£563
Fri 5/612:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 25/612:10
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop25h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/2£564
Wed 4/307:00
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/302:25
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£564
Fri 5/612:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 26/611:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 2/2£564
Wed 4/313:55
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/307:45
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2£565
Wed 3/608:45
EDI
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PVG
1 stop15h 30m
SWISS
Thu 25/610:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 45m
SWISS
Deal found 1/2£572

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 2 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£470

One-way from

£295

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£532
14/3-20/3
  • 14/3-20/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 62h 50m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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2/6
  • 2/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£26 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 2 February 2026.
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

Sat 14/3

09:15-22:10

2 stops28h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 20/3

07:45-23:00

2 stops23h 15m

£499

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

06:05-06:05

1 stop16h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 25/3

08:10-20:55

2 stops20h 45m

£514

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/7

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£563

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/6

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£564

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 4/3

13:55-22:10

2 stops24h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 11/3

07:45-22:30

2 stops22h 45m

£565

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 26/6

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

£585

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

16:10-22:10

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 21/3

07:45-21:25

2 stops21h 40m

£606

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

06:10-09:15

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 24/6

10:55-22:45

1 stop18h 50m

£610

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

17:35-17:30

2 stops39h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/3

00:10-12:00

2 stops19h 50m

£611

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

19:00-07:15

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/6

10:05-15:50

1 stop36h 45m

£616

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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 £399). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £714). 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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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

    A quick flight from Scotland to Shanghai can take about 15h. Hainan Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £563. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £399). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £714). 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 2 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£421Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£451Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£462Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£469Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£510Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£593Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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