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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £304

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£528

One-way from

£304

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£738
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 4/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 00m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price (£153 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 July 2025.

Sat 4/1012:00EDI - SHA
1 stop24h 00mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/1019:00SHA - EDI
1 stop19h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/7£528
Sat 4/1012:00EDI - PVG
1 stop14h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 19/1011:15PVG - EDI
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/7£528
Sat 25/1018:05EDI - PVG
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1109:55PVG - EDI
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7£545
Mon 29/906:00GLA - PVG
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop27h 55mKLM
Deal found 10/7£549
Sat 20/913:20EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Sat 4/1021:30PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/7£592
Fri 10/1017:00GLA - SHA
2 stops33h 20mChina Southern
Fri 24/1008:35SHA - GLA
2 stops20h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£640
Sat 23/807:35GLA - SHA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/812:10SHA - GLA
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£670
Sat 23/808:20EDI - SHA
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/812:10SHA - EDI
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£671
Fri 10/1014:30GLA - PVG
2 stops27h 50mChina Southern
Fri 24/1019:35PVG - GLA
2 stops34h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£724
Sat 20/913:20EDI - PVG
2 stops44h 10mChina Southern
Sat 4/1021:00PVG - EDI
2 stops33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 11/7£729
Tue 26/806:00EDI - PVG
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Wed 3/911:15PVG - EDI
1 stop17h 30mKLM
Deal found 10/7£730
Fri 10/1006:55GLA - PVG
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1001:40PVG - GLA
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£732

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Scotland

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/10

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£528

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 4/10

12:00-09:55

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 19/10

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£528

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

18:05-07:35

1 stop30h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 8/11

09:55-07:30

1 stop29h 35m

£545

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

06:00-09:25

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-08:10

1 stop27h 55m

£549

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

13:20-13:15

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/10

21:30-10:30

1 stop20h 00m

£592

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 10/10

17:00-09:20

2 stops33h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 24/10

08:35-22:25

2 stops20h 50m

£640

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 23/8

07:35-19:00

2 stops28h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/8

12:10-11:30

2 stops30h 20m

£670

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/8

08:20-19:00

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 30/8

12:10-11:15

2 stops30h 05m

£671

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 10/10

14:30-01:20

2 stops27h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 24/10

19:35-23:20

2 stops34h 45m

£724

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 20/9

13:20-16:30

2 stops44h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 4/10

21:00-23:05

2 stops33h 05m

£729

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/7

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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 £572). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 11 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to Shanghai as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Shanghai. Reviews last updated 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Emirates, andKLM from Scotland to Shanghai have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
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Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,372 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
811 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
41 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to Shanghai one-way?

    £317 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and XiamenAir, with prices starting from £472 and £472, respectively.

  • 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 £572). Flying from Scotland to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£390Average£447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£395Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£416Average£568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£442Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£450Average£592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£472Average£516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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