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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £227

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 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Wed 30/912:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Wed 7/1019:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 12/8£484
Tue 1/912:00 -
1 stop22h 45m
Sun 27/912:10 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 11/8£487
Thu 17/912:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Sun 27/912:10 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 12/8£488
Wed 30/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 7/1011:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 12/8£488
Fri 11/912:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Sun 27/912:10 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 10/8£489
Wed 23/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 29/911:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 10/8£492
Wed 30/906:00 -
2 stops28h 25m
Wed 7/1020:00 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 12/8£499
Thu 1/1006:10 -
2 stops24h 10m
Wed 14/1015:50 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 12/8£500
Tue 1/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sun 27/911:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 11/8£503
Wed 30/910:15 -
2 stops24h 10m
Wed 7/1018:50 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 12/8£529
Thu 1/1006:10 -
2 stops23h 45m
Wed 14/1018:20 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 12/8£532
Tue 1/919:20 -
2 stops27h 30m
Wed 9/902:10 -
1 stop21h 55m
Deal found 11/8£536

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£487

One-way from

£227
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 1/9-27/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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13/9
  • 13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 05m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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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 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£489

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/9

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£489

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 29/9

11:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

£492

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

06:10-13:20

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

15:50-17:25

2 stops32h 35m

£500

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/9

10:15-17:25

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

18:50-10:55

2 stops23h 05m

£529
Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:55-06:35

1 stop17h 40m

£576

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/11

19:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£576

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

21:20-06:45

1 stop26h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 29/9

22:00-22:30

2 stops31h 30m

£686

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/8

13:35-05:50

1 stop33h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/9

13:15-00:25

1 stop18h 10m

£694

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

19:50-10:00

3 stops31h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 15/9

11:45-14:30

3 stops33h 45m

£695

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £543). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,108). 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 £488. The distance from Scotland to Shanghai is about 5593 mi.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £543). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,108). 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 4 airlines flying from Scotland to Shanghai

Discover the top 4 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 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£445Average£720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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British AirwaysCheapest£561Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£566Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£569Average£801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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