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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai from £254

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai departing on 10/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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09:25 - 05:05
EDI
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PVG
36h 40m
1 stop
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01:10 - 08:35
PVG
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EDI
38h 25m
1 stop
£601Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Mon, 29 Jun
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16:30 - 05:35
EDI
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PVG
30h 05m
2 stops
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11:05 - 07:00
PVG
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EDI
26h 55m
1 stop
£650Multiple Airlines
Wed, 24 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
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08:25 - 06:40
EDI
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PVG
15h 15m
1 stop
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08:40 - 17:50
PVG
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EDI
17h 10m
1 stop
£684Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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17:15 - 09:55
EDI
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PVG
33h 40m
2 stops
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11:05 - 23:10
PVG
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EDI
19h 05m
1 stop
£690Multiple Airlines
Sat, 27 Jun - Sat, 11 Jul
China Eastern Logo
11:40 - 19:05
EDI
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PVG
23h 25m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:05 - 23:10
PVG
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EDI
20h 05m
1 stop
£729China Eastern
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
China Eastern Logo
11:40 - 19:05
EDI
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PVG
23h 25m
1 stop
China Eastern Logo
11:05 - 23:10
PVG
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EDI
20h 05m
1 stop
£730China Eastern
Thu, 19 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov
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06:10 - 15:05
EDI
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PVG
25h 55m
1 stop
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10:55 - 22:45
PVG
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EDI
18h 50m
1 stop
£731Lufthansa
Mon, 13 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
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12:00 - 17:45
EDI
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SHA
22h 45m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:00 - 07:00
SHA
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EDI
19h 00m
1 stop
£820Hainan Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:55
EDI
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SHA
15h 55m
1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:10 - 07:00
SHA
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EDI
25h 50m
1 stop
£820Hainan Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
China Southern Logo
15:25 - 18:20
EDI
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SHA
19h 55m
2 stops
China Southern Logo
08:35 - 22:20
SHA
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EDI
20h 45m
2 stops
£832China Southern
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug

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China Southern flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Edinburgh to Shanghai flight tickets
China Southern
29 Sept
EDI18:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 50m
2 stops
SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Oct
SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21h 25m
2 stops
EDI23:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£616
China Southern
8 Jul
EDI15:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 55m
2 stops
PVG17:20Shanghai Pu Dong
5 Aug
PVG07:50Shanghai Pu Dong
21h 30m
2 stops
EDI22:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
£825
China Southern
8 Jul
EDI15:25Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 55m
2 stops
SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
5 Aug
SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 45m
2 stops
EDI22:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
£832

Hainan Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Edinburgh to Shanghai flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
29 Sept
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 00m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
18 Oct
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£698
Hainan Airlines
1 Jul
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 45m
1 stop
SHA17:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12 Jul
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£820
Hainan Airlines
1 Jul
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 55m
1 stop
SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12 Jul
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£820

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 11 June 2026.
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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 24/6

09:25-05:05

1 stop36h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 29/6

01:10-08:35

1 stop38h 25m

£601

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 24/6

16:30-05:35

2 stops30h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 30/6

11:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

£650
Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/10

08:25-06:40

1 stop15h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/10

08:40-17:50

1 stop17h 10m

£684

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

17:15-09:55

2 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/7

11:05-23:10

1 stop19h 05m

£690

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

11:40-19:05

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

11:05-23:10

1 stop20h 05m

£729

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

11:40-19:05

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

11:05-23:10

1 stop20h 05m

£730

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/7

06:10-15:05

1 stop25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/7

10:55-22:45

1 stop18h 50m

£731

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/7

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£820

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 1/7

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/7

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£820

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/7

15:25-18:20

2 stops19h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 5/8

08:35-22:20

2 stops20h 45m

£832

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Edinburgh, with most prices found around £430. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in November, then you should wait until March to fly from Edinburgh, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £438.

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Fastest flight time

14h 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai takes 14h 50m
There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Edinburgh to Shanghai.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai

  • 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 50m.

  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £430Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,409 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £467Free CancellationRating
8.3
66 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £574Free CancellationRating
7.3
223 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £635Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,044 reviews
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Fly into one of these airports located in Shanghai

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 18.9 mi from Shanghai
Shanghai Pu Dong Airport
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