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

Hainan Airlines, Finnair, and Austrian Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Shanghai

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 35% 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.

How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 15h 50m to fly from Scotland to Shanghai if you fly out of Glasgow (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai). If you’re flying out of Edinburgh and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 19h 05m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Shanghai?

Prices for flights from Scotland to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

There are 6 operators available for flights from Scotland to Shanghai as of August 2025.

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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11:00 - 17:10EDI-PVG

22h 10m1 stop

23:05 - 15:20PVG-EDI

24h 15m1 stop

£460Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

16:20 - 17:10EDI-PVG

16h 50m1 stop

23:05 - 15:20PVG-EDI

24h 15m1 stop

£465Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

16:20 - 17:10EDI-PVG

16h 50m1 stop

23:05 - 15:20PVG-EDI

24h 15m1 stop

£466Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

08:25 - 07:55GLA-PVG

16h 30m1 stop

11:00 - 21:30PVG-GLA

17h 30m1 stop

£543British Airways

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

05:50 - 07:55GLA-PVG

19h 05m1 stop

11:00 - 23:15PVG-GLA

19h 15m1 stop

£556British Airways

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

13:30 - 09:25GLA-PVG

36h 55m1 stop

21:30 - 13:00PVG-GLA

22h 30m2 stops

£572KLM

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

08:55 - 09:25GLA-PVG

17h 30m1 stop

21:30 - 13:00PVG-GLA

22h 30m2 stops

£573KLM

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

12:00 - 10:55EDI-SHA

15h 55m1 stop

19:00 - 07:00SHA-EDI

19h 00m1 stop

£637Hainan Airlines

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Wed, 10 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep

09:10 - 13:15EDI-PVG

21h 05m1 stop

00:25 - 10:45PVG-EDI

17h 20m1 stop

£752China Eastern

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Tue, 26 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep

06:00 - 19:05EDI-PVG

29h 05m1 stop

00:15 - 10:40PVG-EDI

18h 25m1 stop

£893China Eastern

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Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan

China Southern flights from Scotland to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Scotland to Shanghai flight tickets

China Southern

10 Sept

EDI16:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 45m

2 stops

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23 Sept

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 05m

2 stops

EDI22:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£807

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China Southern

26 Aug

EDI14:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 30m

2 stops

SHA21:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Sept

SHA18:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

44h 35m

2 stops

EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,041

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China Southern

26 Aug

EDI09:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 10m

2 stops

SHA11:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Sept

SHA21:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 35m

2 stops

EDI16:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£2,091

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Cathay Pacific flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

26 Aug

EDI15:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 40m

2 stops

PVG22:10Shanghai Pu Dong

3 Sept

PVG07:20Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 10m

2 stops

EDI21:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,070

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Cathay Pacific

26 Aug

EDI19:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

3 Sept

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 35m

2 stops

EDI13:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,135

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Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

11:00-17:10

1 stop22h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

£460

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

16:20-17:10

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

£465

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

16:20-17:10

1 stop16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

£466

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

08:25-07:55

1 stop16h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:00-21:30

1 stop17h 30m

£543

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

05:50-07:55

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:00-23:15

1 stop19h 15m

£556

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

13:30-09:25

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

21:30-13:00

2 stops22h 30m

£572

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

08:55-09:25

1 stop17h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

21:30-13:00

2 stops22h 30m

£573

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/9

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 23/9

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£637

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

09:10-13:15

1 stop21h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 2/9

00:25-10:45

1 stop17h 20m

£752

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

06:00-19:05

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/1

00:15-10:40

1 stop18h 25m

£893

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland to Shanghai

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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 £498. 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 £646.

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 £540. 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 £613 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 £584 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 £499 on momondo.

Cheap Scotland to Shanghai flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Scotland to Shanghai

Best price found	£302
Fastest flight time	14h 05m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Shanghai	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £302. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £460.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Shanghai takes 14h 05m

There are no direct flights from Scotland to Shanghai. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport and Glasgow Intl Airport - Shanghai Pu Dong Airport.

There are 2 airports near Shanghai: Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to Shanghai?
Prices for flights from Scotland to Shanghai are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to Shanghai?
There are 6 operators available for flights from Scotland to Shanghai as of August 2025.
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 £401	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 44 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,382 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £430	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,934 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 159 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £479	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,296 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £507	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,251 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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