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 45m and 15h 40m, respectively.

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Eastern, British Airways and KLM 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 64% 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 Scotland to Shanghai?

Hainan Airlines and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating 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 September 2026, there are 4 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.

£234 Cheap Flights from Scotland to Shanghai in 2026

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21:25 - 05:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 30m1 stop London Stansted

21:45 - 10:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

44h 10m2 stops Shenzhen London Heathrow

£491Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

06:40 - 08:25GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 45m2 stops London Gatwick Paris Charles de Gaulle

21:30 - 16:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

26h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle London Gatwick

£497Multiple Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

08:25 - 18:25EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 00m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

20:50 - 17:20PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 30m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£503Finnair

Thu, 24 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

10:50 - 09:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

08:35 - 06:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

£521Hainan Airlines

Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 3 Jan

12:00 - 10:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:15 - 07:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

£523Hainan Airlines

Thu, 24 Sep - Fri, 9 Oct

06:35 - 09:10GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

10:55 - 20:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

17h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£588British Airways

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

07:25 - 09:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

10:55 - 21:25PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

£612British Airways

Fri, 6 Nov - Sat, 21 Nov

17:15 - 19:00GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

11:10 - 22:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

19h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£615KLM

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

09:30 - 14:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:40 - 23:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£747China Eastern

Thu, 24 Dec - Fri, 22 Jan

05:50 - 07:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 10m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

00:15 - 10:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 15m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£2,887China Eastern

Fri, 18 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

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Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines

4 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 45m

1 stop

SHA09:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Jan

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£521

Hainan Airlines

24 Sept

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

9 Oct

SHA20:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 45m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£523

Hainan Airlines

24 Oct

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 20m

1 stop

PVG13:20Shanghai Pu Dong

3 Jan

PVG06:40Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 55m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£525

China Southern flights from Scotland to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Scotland to Shanghai flight tickets

China Southern

8 Oct

GLA18:40Glasgow Intl

35h 40m

2 stops

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Oct

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 30m

2 stops

GLA23:05Glasgow Intl

£714

China Southern

1 Oct

EDI15:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 50m

2 stops

SHA10:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Oct

SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 30m

2 stops

EDI22:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

£732

China Southern

1 Oct

EDI15:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 50m

2 stops

SHA10:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Oct

SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 30m

2 stops

EDI22:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

£733

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

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Thu 24/9

21:25-05:55

1 stop25h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/10

21:45-10:55

2 stops44h 10m

£491

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 28/9

06:40-08:25

2 stops18h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 5/10

21:30-16:35

2 stops26h 05m

£497

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/10

20:50-17:20

1 stop27h 30m

£503

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/12

10:50-09:35

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 3/1

08:35-06:35

1 stop30h 00m

£521

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£523

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/11

06:35-09:10

1 stop18h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

10:55-20:30

1 stop17h 35m

£588

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

07:25-09:10

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 21/11

10:55-21:25

1 stop18h 30m

£612

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/11

17:15-19:00

2 stops17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

11:10-22:10

1 stop19h 00m

£615

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/12

09:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/1

12:40-23:05

1 stop18h 25m

£747

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/12

05:50-07:00

1 stop17h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 1/1

00:15-10:30

1 stop18h 15m

£2,887

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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 Scotland, with most prices found around £571. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in January, then you should wait until June to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £619.

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Best price found	£234
Fastest flight time	14h 45m
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The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £234. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £491.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Shanghai takes 14h 45m

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

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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 September 2026, there are 4 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
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £445	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 70 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £561	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,206 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom £566	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,569 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £583	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern 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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