Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Eastern, KLM and Hainan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Glasgow according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 69% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Glasgow to Shanghai?

British Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Glasgow to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?

As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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.

£585 Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Shanghai in 2026

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07:00 - 13:20GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 20m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

18:50 - 10:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

22h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun London Gatwick

£585Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

07:00 - 05:45GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

01:40 - 20:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

26h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

£610Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

07:00 - 22:50GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 50m2 stops London Gatwick Beijing Capital

01:40 - 19:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

25h 10m1 stop London Gatwick

£624Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

06:50 - 17:25GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 35m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

19:00 - 15:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

27h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£630Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

18:15 - 22:20GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 05m2 stops London Heathrow Guangzhou Baiyun

08:35 - 23:20SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

21h 45m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl London Heathrow

£632China Southern

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

06:50 - 17:25GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 35m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

19:25 - 12:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

24h 30m3 stops Beijing Capital Brussels Bruxelles-National Amsterdam Schiphol

£636Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

06:50 - 15:25GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 35m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

08:50 - 11:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

33h 40m3 stops Guangzhou Baiyun London Heathrow Dublin

£638Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

07:00 - 10:20GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 20m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

17:30 - 12:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

26h 25m3 stops Beijing Capital Brussels Bruxelles-National Amsterdam Schiphol

£648Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 11 Oct

21:25 - 05:40GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 15m1 stop Dublin

15:10 - 23:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

39h 00m2 stops Ho Chi Minh City London Heathrow

£649Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

08:40 - 09:10GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

10:55 - 21:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

18h 25m1 stop London Heathrow

£651British Airways

Fri, 1 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan

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China Southern flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

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China Southern

2 Oct

GLA18:15Glasgow Intl

21h 05m

2 stops

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Oct

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 45m

2 stops

GLA23:20Glasgow Intl

£632

China Southern

24 Sept

GLA18:40Glasgow Intl

22h 40m

2 stops

PVG00:20Shanghai Pu Dong

1 Oct

PVG06:55Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 10m

2 stops

GLA23:05Glasgow Intl

£709

China Southern

24 Sept

GLA18:40Glasgow Intl

20h 40m

2 stops

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

1 Oct

SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 15m

2 stops

GLA23:05Glasgow Intl

£784

Japan Airlines flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

Our best Japan Airlines deals on Glasgow to Shanghai flight tickets

Japan Airlines

1 Jan

GLA17:40Glasgow Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

SHA11:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14 Jan

SHA13:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 45m

2 stops

GLA09:50Glasgow Intl

£1,599

Japan Airlines

31 Dec

GLA05:20Glasgow Intl

22h 25m

2 stops

SHA11:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

9 Jan

SHA13:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 15m

2 stops

GLA09:20Glasgow Intl

£1,859

Japan Airlines

11 Sept

GLA05:50Glasgow Intl

22h 30m

2 stops

SHA11:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Sept

SHA12:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 50m

2 stops

GLA19:35Glasgow Intl

£5,763

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GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

07:00-13:20

2 stops23h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/10

18:50-10:35

2 stops22h 45m

£585

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 24/9

07:00-05:45

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/9

01:40-20:40

1 stop26h 00m

£610

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 24/9

07:00-22:50

2 stops32h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/9

01:40-19:50

1 stop25h 10m

£624

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 2/10

06:50-17:25

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/10

19:00-15:25

2 stops27h 25m

£630

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 2/10

18:15-22:20

2 stops21h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/10

08:35-23:20

2 stops21h 45m

£632

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 2/10

06:50-17:25

2 stops27h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/10

19:25-12:55

3 stops24h 30m

£636

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Fri 2/10

06:50-15:25

2 stops25h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 20/10

08:50-11:30

3 stops33h 40m

£638

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 1/10

07:00-10:20

2 stops20h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/10

17:30-12:55

3 stops26h 25m

£648

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 13/9

21:25-05:40

1 stop25h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 21/9

15:10-23:10

2 stops39h 00m

£649

Fastest return journey

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Fri 1/1

08:40-09:10

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

10:55-21:20

1 stop18h 25m

£651

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Glasgow, with most prices found around £0. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in January, then you should wait until June to fly from Glasgow, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £616.

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Best price found	£587
Fastest flight time	15h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Glasgow in the past 72 hours is £587. The best return flight deal from Glasgow to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £585.

The fastest flight from Glasgow to Shanghai takes 15h 40m

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Glasgow to Shanghai

How far is Glasgow to Shanghai by plane?
The distance between Glasgow and Shanghai is about 5624.6 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 15h 40m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai?
As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Shanghai

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £443	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 70 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £563	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,567 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £581	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £598	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,192 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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