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07:25 - 12:00
EDI
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PVG
21h 35m
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17:05 - 13:10
PVG
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EDI
27h 05m
2 stops
£465Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Tue, 19 May
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14:50 - 05:55
EDI
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PVG
32h 05m
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17:05 - 13:10
PVG
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EDI
27h 05m
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£467Multiple Airlines
Sat, 9 May - Tue, 19 May
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11:20 - 12:00
EDI
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PVG
17h 40m
1 stop
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17:05 - 13:10
PVG
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EDI
27h 05m
2 stops
£470Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Tue, 19 May
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11:05 - 12:00
EDI
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PVG
17h 55m
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17:05 - 13:10
PVG
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EDI
27h 05m
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£476Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Tue, 19 May
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07:10 - 12:00
EDI
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PVG
21h 50m
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17:05 - 13:10
PVG
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EDI
27h 05m
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£479Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Tue, 19 May
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09:50 - 12:00
EDI
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PVG
19h 10m
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17:05 - 23:40
PVG
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EDI
37h 35m
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£491Multiple Airlines
Wed, 6 May - Tue, 19 May
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06:00 - 05:55
EDI
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PVG
16h 55m
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17:05 - 23:40
PVG
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EDI
37h 35m
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£501Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 19 May
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06:00 - 05:55
EDI
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PVG
16h 55m
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17:05 - 23:40
PVG
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EDI
37h 35m
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£505Multiple Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 19 May
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11:20 - 12:00
EDI
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PVG
17h 40m
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20:00 - 15:40
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26h 40m
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£506Multiple Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Wed, 20 May
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12:00 - 19:00
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SHA
24h 00m
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19:00 - 07:00
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EDI
19h 00m
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£546Hainan Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Sun, 17 May

Hainan Airlines flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Edinburgh to Shanghai flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
1 May
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m
1 stop
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 May
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£546
Hainan Airlines
11 May
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 55m
1 stop
SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
21 Aug
SHA08:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
29h 40m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£773
Hainan Airlines
4 May
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 00m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17 May
SHA20:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
17h 45m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£823

Cathay Pacific flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Our best Cathay Pacific deals on Edinburgh to Shanghai flight tickets
Cathay Pacific
27 May
EDI16:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 25m
2 stops
SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
2 Jun
SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
46h 40m
2 stops
EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£783
Cathay Pacific
28 Apr
EDI18:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
34h 35m
2 stops
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
14 May
SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
41h 00m
2 stops
EDI08:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
£834
Cathay Pacific
26 Jun
EDI19:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 25m
2 stops
SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
7 Jul
SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
27h 00m
2 stops
EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse
£935

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

07:25-12:00

1 stop21h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

17:05-13:10

2 stops27h 05m

£465

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/5

14:50-05:55

1 stop32h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

17:05-13:10

2 stops27h 05m

£467

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

11:20-12:00

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

17:05-13:10

2 stops27h 05m

£470

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

11:05-12:00

1 stop17h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

17:05-13:10

2 stops27h 05m

£476

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

07:10-12:00

1 stop21h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

17:05-13:10

2 stops27h 05m

£479

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

09:50-12:00

1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

17:05-23:40

2 stops37h 35m

£491

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/5

06:00-05:55

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

17:05-23:40

2 stops37h 35m

£501

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/5

06:00-05:55

1 stop16h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

17:05-23:40

2 stops37h 35m

£505

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

11:20-12:00

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 20/5

20:00-15:40

2 stops26h 40m

£506
Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£546

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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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  • 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.

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  • 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £431Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,254 reviews
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £468Free CancellationRating
8.2
62 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £477Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,471 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £548Free CancellationRating
7.2
198 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £607Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,784 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
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