How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 16h 45m 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 17h 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 April 2026.

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

1 stop

08:40 - 17:50

PVG

EDI

17h 10m

1 stop

£600Multiple Airlines

Wed, 2 Sep - Thu, 14 Jan

18:05 - 06:45

EDI

PVG

29h 40m

1 stop

08:40 - 17:50

PVG

EDI

17h 10m

1 stop

£611Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Sep - Thu, 14 Jan

07:45 - 11:20

EDI

SHA

20h 35m

2 stops

20:15 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

17h 45m

1 stop

£632Multiple Airlines

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 19 Jun

13:10 - 09:25

EDI

PVG

37h 15m

1 stop

11:15 - 10:15

PVG

EDI

30h 00m

1 stop

£637China Eastern

Mon, 15 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun

20:50 - 18:20

GLA

SHA

38h 30m

2 stops

08:35 - 22:30

SHA

GLA

20h 55m

2 stops

£666China Southern

Mon, 11 May - Fri, 15 May

13:30 - 13:15

GLA

PVG

16h 45m

1 stop

11:15 - 08:25

PVG

GLA

28h 10m

1 stop

£694China Eastern

Wed, 10 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

20:50 - 15:25

GLA

SHA

59h 35m

2 stops

08:35 - 22:30

SHA

GLA

20h 55m

2 stops

£731China Southern

Mon, 4 May - Fri, 8 May

12:00 - 10:00

EDI

SHA

15h 00m

1 stop

19:00 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

19h 00m

1 stop

£781Hainan Airlines

Mon, 15 Jun - Sat, 27 Jun

12:00 - 10:00

EDI

SHA

15h 00m

1 stop

12:10 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

25h 50m

1 stop

£791Hainan Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Wed, 30 Sep

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

4 May

GLA20:50Glasgow Intl

59h 35m

2 stops

SHA15:25Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 May

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 55m

2 stops

GLA22:30Glasgow Intl

£731

China Southern

4 May

GLA20:50Glasgow Intl

44h 30m

2 stops

PVG00:20Shanghai Pu Dong

8 May

PVG07:50Shanghai Pu Dong

21h 40m

2 stops

GLA22:30Glasgow Intl

£753

Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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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

£781

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

£791

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

£810

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EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

20:10-15:40

1 stop36h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

01:35-12:25

2 stops41h 50m

£572

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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

£611

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/5

07:45-11:20

2 stops20h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/6

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£632

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/6

13:10-09:25

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 27/6

11:15-10:15

1 stop30h 00m

£637

GlasgowShanghai

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 - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Mon 4/5

20:50-15:25

2 stops59h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 8/5

08:35-22:30

2 stops20h 55m

£731

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/6

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 27/6

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£781

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 30/9

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£791

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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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Fastest flight time	16h 45m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to Shanghai takes 16h 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 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 April 2026.
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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £436	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 £537	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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