Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai from £283

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Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 - 17:10EDI-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:05 - 15:20PVG-EDI
24h 15m1 stop
£475Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 - 17:10EDI-PVG
22h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:05 - 15:20PVG-EDI
24h 15m1 stop
£477Turkish Airlines
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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:00 - 19:00EDI-SHA
24h 00m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
20:15 - 07:00SHA-EDI
17h 45m1 stop
£488Hainan Airlines
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Sat, 27 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:00 - 09:55EDI-PVG
14h 55m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 07:00PVG-EDI
26h 45m1 stop
£488Hainan Airlines
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Sat, 27 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct
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11:45 - 18:15EDI-PVG
23h 30m1 stop
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11:15 - 08:25PVG-EDI
28h 10m1 stop
Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:00EDI-PVG
15h 00m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
11:15 - 07:00PVG-EDI
26h 45m1 stop
£578Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 5 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
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12:00 - 09:55EDI-PVG
14h 55m1 stop
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10:00 - 08:35PVG-EDI
29h 35m2 stops
Sat, 27 Sep - Fri, 10 Oct
KLM Logo
09:10 - 18:15EDI-PVG
26h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 - 12:35PVG-EDI
32h 20m1 stop
£638KLM
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Sat, 27 Sep - Sat, 11 Oct
China Eastern Logo
17:25 - 18:15EDI-PVG
17h 50m1 stop
China Eastern Logo
00:25 - 21:15PVG-EDI
27h 50m1 stop
£727China Eastern
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Fri, 5 Sep - Thu, 18 Sep
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06:00 - 07:00EDI-PVG
17h 00m1 stop
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00:15 - 21:35PVG-EDI
29h 20m1 stop
£843China Eastern
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EDI14:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
38h 55m
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26 Aug
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SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
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18 Aug
EDI17:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 45m
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22 Aug
SHA08:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 35m
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EDI21:45Edinburgh Turnhouse
XiamenAir
20 Aug
EDI17:15Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 45m
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SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Aug
SHA08:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 35m
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EDI21:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

11:00-17:10

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

£475

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

11:00-17:10

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

£477

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 10/10

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£488

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

12:00-09:55

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£488

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

11:45-18:15

1 stop23h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/10

11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£576

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/9

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£578

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

12:00-09:55

1 stop14h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/10

10:00-08:35

2 stops29h 35m

£579

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/9

09:10-18:15

2 stops26h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/10

11:15-12:35

1 stop32h 20m

£638

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/9

17:25-18:15

1 stop17h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 18/9

00:25-21:15

1 stop27h 50m

£727

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

06:00-07:00

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/1

00:15-21:35

1 stop29h 20m

£843

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai from Edinburgh is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as £500. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Saturday is £649.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from Edinburgh to Shanghai at midday for as low as £542. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai, so prices are often more expensive at around £616 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around £587 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Edinburgh for as low as £501 on momondo.

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Best price found

£283

Fastest flight time

14h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Shanghai

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £283. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £475.
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai takes 14h 55m
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.
There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

  • How far is Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai is 5591.0 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 14h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Shanghai?

    Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Shanghai refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Shanghai?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Shanghai?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Shanghai.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Shanghai may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £402Free CancellationRating
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43 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £450Free CancellationRating
7.2
158 reviews
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7.8
1,383 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £539Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,215 reviews
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