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

Qatar Airways and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Glasgow to Shanghai

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.

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.

£259 Cheap Flights from Glasgow to Shanghai in 2026

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16:30 - 22:20GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 50m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

12:25 - 14:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

33h 10m2 stops Beijing Capital London Gatwick

£583Multiple Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

15:25 - 22:20GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23h 55m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

11:15 - 13:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

33h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£611Multiple Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

21:45 - 05:05GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 20m2 stops Dublin Athens Eleftherios V.

11:05 - 10:45PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

30h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£621Multiple Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

14:40 - 20:30GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

22h 50m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

22:05 - 23:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

32h 00m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun London Gatwick

£624Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Sep - Sat, 26 Sep

06:40 - 05:55GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 15m1 stop London Gatwick

11:05 - 11:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

31h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£629Multiple Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Fri, 2 Oct

20:30 - 15:10GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Shenzhen

17:30 - 19:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

33h 25m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Paris Charles de Gaulle

£629Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

07:00 - 06:30GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

15h 30m1 stop London Gatwick

02:25 - 12:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

17h 35m1 stop London Gatwick

£646Multiple Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

09:05 - 10:55GLA Glasgow Intl-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18h 50m2 stops Dublin Beijing Capital

20:15 - 14:55SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-GLA Glasgow Intl

25h 40m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£647Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

09:40 - 12:25GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

20:25 - 10:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

22h 30m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun London Gatwick

£652Multiple Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

09:40 - 12:25GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 45m1 stop London Gatwick

20:25 - 12:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

23h 35m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun London Gatwick

£654Multiple Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Tue, 24 Nov

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China Southern flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

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China Southern

3 Sept

GLA18:40Glasgow Intl

20h 40m

2 stops

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26 Sept

SHA21:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 45m

2 stops

GLA23:30Glasgow Intl

£807

China Southern

3 Sept

GLA18:40Glasgow Intl

30h 15m

1 stop

PVG07:55Shanghai Pu Dong

26 Sept

PVG21:40Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 50m

2 stops

GLA23:30Glasgow Intl

£835

China Southern

13 Sept

GLA17:50Glasgow Intl

21h 30m

2 stops

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Sept

SHA21:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 20m

2 stops

GLA23:05Glasgow Intl

£5,107

KLM flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

Our best KLM deals on Glasgow to Shanghai flight tickets

KLM

19 Nov

GLA20:25Glasgow Intl

28h 45m

1 stop

PVG09:10Shanghai Pu Dong

26 Nov

PVG11:10Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 45m

1 stop

GLA19:55Glasgow Intl

£675

KLM

28 Sept

GLA16:55Glasgow Intl

33h 30m

1 stop

PVG09:25Shanghai Pu Dong

3 Oct

PVG11:15Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m

1 stop

GLA23:10Glasgow Intl

£679

KLM

19 Nov

GLA13:25Glasgow Intl

21h 40m

2 stops

PVG19:05Shanghai Pu Dong

26 Nov

PVG11:10Shanghai Pu Dong

29h 20m

1 stop

GLA08:30Glasgow Intl

£702

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GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/9

16:30-22:20

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 3/10

12:25-14:35

2 stops33h 10m

£583

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/9

15:25-22:20

2 stops23h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 2/10

11:15-13:35

2 stops33h 20m

£611

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/9

21:45-05:05

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/10

11:05-10:45

2 stops30h 40m

£621

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 19/9

14:40-20:30

2 stops22h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 26/9

22:05-23:05

2 stops32h 00m

£624

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/9

06:40-05:55

1 stop16h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 2/10

11:05-11:30

2 stops31h 25m

£629

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 3/9

20:30-15:10

2 stops35h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

17:30-19:55

2 stops33h 25m

£629

Fastest return journey

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 18/11

07:00-06:30

1 stop15h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

02:25-12:00

1 stop17h 35m

£646

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 3/9

09:05-10:55

2 stops18h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 16/9

20:15-14:55

2 stops25h 40m

£647

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 21/11

09:40-12:25

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/11

20:25-10:55

2 stops22h 30m

£652

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 21/11

09:40-12:25

1 stop18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/11

20:25-12:00

2 stops23h 35m

£654

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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 £613.

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Best price found	£259
Fastest flight time	18h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Glasgow in the past 72 hours is £259. The best return flight deal from Glasgow to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £583.

The fastest flight from Glasgow to Shanghai takes 18h 30m

There are no direct flights from Glasgow to Shanghai. There are no popular flight routes from Glasgow to Shanghai.

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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 18h 30m.
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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Glasgow to Shanghai with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £440	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 69 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £560	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,565 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £578	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 234 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £595	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,189 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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