How long does it take to fly to Shanghai?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Scotland, such as Glasgow or Edinburgh, and flying into Shanghai, then you can expect flight times to average 16h 45m and 17h 05m, respectively.

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 April 2026, there are 6 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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20:10 - 15:40

EDI

PVG

36h 30m

1 stop

01:35 - 12:25

PVG

EDI

41h 50m

2 stops

£572Multiple Airlines

Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 5 May

08:25 - 06:45

EDI

PVG

15h 20m

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08:40 - 17:50

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EDI

17h 10m

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£600Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 14 Jan

18:05 - 06:45

EDI

PVG

29h 40m

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08:40 - 17:50

PVG

EDI

17h 10m

1 stop

£610Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 14 Jan

20:05 - 12:55

EDI

PVG

33h 50m

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01:35 - 00:05

PVG

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29h 30m

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£623Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Tue, 26 May

13:10 - 09:25

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PVG

37h 15m

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11:15 - 10:15

PVG

EDI

30h 00m

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£636China Eastern

Mon, 15 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun

20:50 - 18:20

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SHA

38h 30m

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08:35 - 22:30

SHA

GLA

20h 55m

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£666China Southern

Mon, 11 May - Fri, 15 May

13:30 - 13:15

GLA

PVG

16h 45m

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11:15 - 08:25

PVG

GLA

28h 10m

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£694China Eastern

Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

13:30 - 09:25

GLA

PVG

36h 55m

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12:30 - 08:25

PVG

GLA

26h 55m

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£694China Eastern

Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

18:30 - 22:20

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SHA

20h 50m

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20:00 - 23:05

SHA

EDI

34h 05m

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£708China Southern

Tue, 5 May - Fri, 19 Jun

15:35 - 18:20

EDI

SHA

19h 45m

2 stops

20:00 - 23:05

SHA

EDI

34h 05m

2 stops

£728China Southern

Tue, 5 May - Fri, 19 Jun

China Southern flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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China Southern

11 May

GLA20:50Glasgow Intl

38h 30m

2 stops

SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 May

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 55m

2 stops

GLA22:30Glasgow Intl

£666

China Southern

7 Jul

GLA17:10Glasgow Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

PVG23:30Shanghai Pu Dong

21 Jul

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

35h 00m

2 stops

GLA22:25Glasgow Intl

£786

China Southern

17 May

EDI19:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 40m

2 stops

SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24 May

SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

EDI22:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£834

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Hainan Airlines

15 Jun

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Jun

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£780

Hainan Airlines

1 Jun

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30 Sept

SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£790

Hainan Airlines

1 May

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 00m

1 stop

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Jun

SHA20:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 45m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£809

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1 stop36h 30m

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01:35-12:25

2 stops41h 50m

£572

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Wed 2/9

08:25-06:45

1 stop15h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

08:40-17:50

1 stop17h 10m

£600

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

18:05-06:45

1 stop29h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/1

08:40-17:50

1 stop17h 10m

£610

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

20:05-12:55

2 stops33h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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01:35-00:05

2 stops29h 30m

£623

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EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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13:10-09:25

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/6

11:15-10:15

1 stop30h 00m

£636

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GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 11/5

20:50-18:20

2 stops38h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 15/5

08:35-22:30

2 stops20h 55m

£666

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/6

13:30-13:15

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£694

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 10/6

13:30-09:25

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/6

12:30-08:25

1 stop26h 55m

£694

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

18:30-22:20

2 stops20h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/6

20:00-23:05

2 stops34h 05m

£708

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

15:35-18:20

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/6

20:00-23:05

2 stops34h 05m

£728

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

XiamenAir, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland 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 Scotland according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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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 April 2026, there are 6 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

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £435	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,298 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,487 reviews	Search KLM flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £483	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 63 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £536	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 200 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £543	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,892 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £614	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,853 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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Flights from Scotland to Shanghai with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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