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

Hainan Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Scotland to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Scotland, such as Edinburgh or Glasgow, and flying into Shanghai, then you can expect flight times to average 14h 50m and 16h 35m, respectively.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Eastern, KLM and Hainan Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Scotland 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 5 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 Scotland to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Shanghai are updated daily.

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

As of July 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Shanghai.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Shanghai?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to Shanghai.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:00 - 10:00

EDI

SHA

15h 00m

1 stop

12:10 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

25h 50m

1 stop

£498Hainan Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

12:00 - 19:00

EDI

SHA

24h 00m

1 stop

11:15 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

26h 45m

1 stop

£537Hainan Airlines

Mon, 24 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug

12:00 - 09:50

EDI

PVG

14h 50m

1 stop

11:05 - 07:00

PVG

EDI

26h 55m

1 stop

£550Hainan Airlines

Thu, 20 Aug - Mon, 24 Aug

12:00 - 19:00

EDI

SHA

24h 00m

1 stop

19:00 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

19h 00m

1 stop

£553Hainan Airlines

Thu, 30 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

06:00 - 19:00

EDI

SHA

30h 00m

2 stops

19:00 - 19:40

SHA

EDI

31h 40m

2 stops

£560Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep

07:45 - 17:45

GLA

SHA

27h 00m

2 stops

11:15 - 15:15

SHA

GLA

35h 00m

2 stops

£624Multiple Airlines

Wed, 5 Aug - Tue, 11 Aug

10:45 - 14:00

GLA

PVG

19h 15m

1 stop

12:40 - 08:30

PVG

GLA

27h 50m

1 stop

£711China Eastern

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

10:45 - 14:00

GLA

PVG

19h 15m

1 stop

12:40 - 08:30

PVG

GLA

27h 50m

1 stop

£711China Eastern

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

10:30 - 21:45

GLA

PVG

27h 15m

2 stops

23:35 - 19:25

PVG

GLA

27h 50m

2 stops

£841Qatar Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

10:30 - 21:45

GLA

PVG

27h 15m

2 stops

23:35 - 19:25

PVG

GLA

27h 50m

2 stops

£845Qatar Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

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Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines

1 Sept

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Sept

SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£498

Hainan Airlines

24 Aug

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 00m

1 stop

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31 Aug

SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£537

Hainan Airlines

20 Aug

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 50m

1 stop

PVG09:50Shanghai Pu Dong

24 Aug

PVG11:05Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 55m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£550

Cathay Pacific flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

8 Oct

EDI16:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 50m

2 stops

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Nov

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 30m

2 stops

EDI10:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£995

Cathay Pacific

18 Aug

EDI18:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

43h 25m

2 stops

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23 Aug

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 50m

2 stops

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,145

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EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/9

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£498

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/8

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 31/8

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£537

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/8

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 24/8

11:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

£550

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/7

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 2/8

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£553

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

06:00-19:00

2 stops30h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 8/9

19:00-19:40

2 stops31h 40m

£560

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 5/8

07:45-17:45

2 stops27h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 11/8

11:15-15:15

2 stops35h 00m

£624

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

10:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

12:40-08:30

1 stop27h 50m

£710

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

10:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

12:40-08:30

1 stop27h 50m

£711

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

10:30-21:45

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

23:35-19:25

2 stops27h 50m

£841

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

10:30-21:45

2 stops27h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

23:35-19:25

2 stops27h 50m

£845

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Scotland, with most prices found around £541. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £574.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Scotland to Shanghai

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Shanghai are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Shanghai?
As of July 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to Shanghai.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to Shanghai?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to Shanghai.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Shanghai?
The required travel and health documents for your Shanghai trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Shanghai. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to Shanghai

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £436	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,447 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £446	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 67 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £568	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,542 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £571	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 228 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £632	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,125 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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