Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

KLM, British Airways and China Eastern are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Shanghai from Scotland according to our data. KLM is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 7 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, Lufthansa, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers 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 Glasgow or Edinburgh, and flying into Shanghai, then you can expect flight times to average 20h and 20h 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 September 2025, there are 7 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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13:30 - 09:25GLA-PVG

36h 55m1 stop

11:15 - 23:10PVG-GLA

18h 55m1 stop

£453KLM

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

16:55 - 09:25GLA-PVG

33h 30m1 stop

11:15 - 13:00PVG-GLA

32h 45m1 stop

£454KLM

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

11:00 - 17:10EDI-PVG

22h 10m1 stop

10:10 - 10:00PVG-EDI

31h 50m1 stop

£536Turkish Airlines

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Wed, 10 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

11:00 - 08:30EDI-PVG

37h 30m1 stop

23:05 - 15:20PVG-EDI

24h 15m1 stop

£547Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

19:40 - 08:40EDI-PVG

29h 00m1 stop

11:40 - 19:05PVG-EDI

39h 25m1 stop

£556SWISS

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Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

19:40 - 08:40EDI-PVG

29h 00m1 stop

11:40 - 19:05PVG-EDI

39h 25m1 stop

£558SWISS

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10:40 - 13:30EDI-PVG

18h 50m1 stop

20:25 - 18:20PVG-EDI

29h 55m2 stops

£578Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 8 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec

10:40 - 13:30EDI-PVG

18h 50m1 stop

20:25 - 10:05PVG-EDI

21h 40m2 stops

£598Multiple Airlines

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Mon, 8 Dec - Wed, 17 Dec

10:50 - 09:30EDI-SHA

14h 40m1 stop

20:55 - 06:35SHA-EDI

17h 40m1 stop

£617Hainan Airlines

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Fri, 12 Dec - Thu, 18 Dec

10:50 - 13:20EDI-PVG

18h 30m1 stop

19:30 - 06:35PVG-EDI

19h 05m1 stop

£617Hainan Airlines

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Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec

Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines

12 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 40m

1 stop

SHA09:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 Dec

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£617

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Hainan Airlines

8 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 40m

1 stop

SHA09:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14 Dec

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£643

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Hainan Airlines

10 Oct

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Oct

SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£684

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Cathay Pacific flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

8 Jan

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12 Jan

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£788

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Cathay Pacific

8 Jan

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12 Jan

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Cathay Pacific

26 Dec

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 40m

2 stops

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

11 Jan

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£829

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13:30-09:25

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£453

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Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

16:55-09:25

1 stop33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-13:00

1 stop32h 45m

£454

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/12

11:00-17:10

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/12

10:10-10:00

1 stop31h 50m

£536

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

11:00-08:30

1 stop37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

£547

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

19:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

£556

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

19:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

£558

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

10:40-13:30

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/12

20:25-18:20

2 stops29h 55m

£578

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/12

10:40-13:30

1 stop18h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/12

20:25-10:05

2 stops21h 40m

£598

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

10:50-09:30

1 stop14h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/12

20:55-06:35

1 stop17h 40m

£617

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 12/12

10:50-13:20

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 14/12

19:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£617

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Shanghai from Scotland is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as £489. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Shanghai on Saturday is £634.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Shanghai?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Shanghai is at midday. momondo users have found flights departing from Scotland to Shanghai at midday for as low as £530. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Shanghai, so prices are often more expensive at around £602 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Shanghai?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Shanghai from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Shanghai for around £579 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Shanghai from Scotland for as low as £498 on momondo.

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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 2025, there are 7 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
KLM	PriceFrom £414	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,386 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,965 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £424	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 45 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £440	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 166 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £451	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,324 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £470	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,409 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £498	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,367 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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