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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £279

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 1/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
6 12月 — 13 12月1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 6 11月 2025.

Round-trip from

£554

One-way from

£279

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£582
SWISS
  • SWISS
  • 8/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 25m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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1/1
  • 1/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 20m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 6 11月 2025.

週五 5/1217:00EDI - SHA
3 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
週一 15/1219:05SHA - EDI
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£583
週三 10/1206:15EDI - PVG
2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines
週六 10/115:00PVG - EDI
3 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£690
週六 20/1205:45EDI - PVG
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
週日 11/116:10PVG - EDI
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£811
週六 20/1205:45EDI - SHA
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
週日 11/117:40SHA - EDI
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11£873
週三 10/1205:50EDI - PVG
1 stop19h 35mKLM
週六 10/111:25PVG - EDI
1 stop30h 45mKLM
Deal found 6/11£885
週五 26/1210:50EDI - SHA
1 stop14h 45mHainan Airlines
週日 11/108:35SHA - EDI
1 stop30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/11£973
週五 26/1210:50EDI - PVG
1 stop18h 30mHainan Airlines
週日 11/119:30PVG - EDI
1 stop19h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 4/11£973
週五 26/1213:40EDI - SHA
2 stops38h 40mCathay Pacific
週日 11/122:30SHA - EDI
2 stops41h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 4/11£1,157
週三 10/1205:50EDI - SHA
2 stops33h 00mXiamenAir
週六 10/107:10SHA - EDI
2 stops35h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 5/11£1,159
週五 19/1213:35GLA - PVG
1 stop17h 30mEmirates
週五 26/1223:00PVG - GLA
1 stop20h 35mEmirates
Deal found 4/11£9,809

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週日 8/3

19:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週四 12/3

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

£554

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週五 5/12

17:00-12:15

3 stops35h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週一 15/12

19:05-19:30

2 stops32h 25m

£583

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

週五 3/4

09:40-15:05

1 stop22h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週三 15/4

23:50-16:40

1 stop23h 50m

£610

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週四 8/1

17:00-19:15

2 stops18h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週一 12/1

11:25-16:05

1 stop36h 40m

£674

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

週五 3/4

17:00-22:40

2 stops22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週三 15/4

23:50-16:40

1 stop23h 50m

£685

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週日 8/3

05:45-19:15

2 stops29h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週四 12/3

11:25-23:10

1 stop19h 45m

£687

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週三 10/12

06:15-09:45

2 stops19h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週六 10/1

15:00-12:20

3 stops29h 20m

£690

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

週四 26/3

17:20-09:25

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週一 30/3

21:25-13:00

2 stops46h 35m

£726

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

週四 26/3

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

週一 30/3

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£736

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

週四 8/1

13:25-12:20

2 stops38h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

週一 12/1

22:30-07:50

2 stops41h 20m

£749

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai

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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 £418). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £750). 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 6 11月 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 morning, 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 18h 15m. SWISS provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £674. The distance from Scotland to Shanghai is about 5609 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 Pu Dong.

  • 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 £418). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £750). 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 6 11月 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest£434Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£442Average£600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£461Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£473Average£702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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LufthansaCheapest£492Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£521Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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