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 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 5 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 is the most popular carrier operating from Scotland to Shanghai

How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 16h 35m 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 20h 10m.

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 5 operators available for flights from Scotland to Shanghai as of May 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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EDI

PVG

39h 55m

2 stops

20:50 - 13:00

PVG

EDI

23h 10m

2 stops

£598Finnair

ד', 30 ספט' - ד', 7 אוק'

17:10 - 15:50

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PVG

15h 40m

1 stop

23:10 - 16:25

PVG

EDI

24h 15m

1 stop

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18:35 - 07:40

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PVG

29h 05m

1 stop

08:40 - 07:25

PVG

EDI

30h 45m

1 stop

£618Multiple Airlines

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10:45 - 14:00

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PVG

19h 15m

1 stop

12:40 - 22:10

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GLA

17h 30m

1 stop

£621China Eastern

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10:50 - 14:00

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PVG

19h 10m

1 stop

12:40 - 08:30

PVG

GLA

27h 50m

1 stop

£630China Eastern

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06:10 - 06:00

EDI

PVG

16h 50m

2 stops

23:10 - 16:25

PVG

EDI

24h 15m

1 stop

£630Multiple Airlines

ד', 30 ספט' - ד', 7 אוק'

11:40 - 19:05

EDI

PVG

23h 25m

1 stop

12:25 - 21:35

PVG

EDI

17h 10m

1 stop

£634China Eastern

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17:10 - 14:20

GLA

SHA

38h 10m

2 stops

19:45 - 22:25

SHA

GLA

33h 40m

2 stops

£689China Southern

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17:10 - 22:10

GLA

SHA

22h 00m

2 stops

15:30 - 22:25

SHA

GLA

37h 55m

2 stops

£691China Southern

ג', 16 יוני - ג', 23 יוני

10:50 - 09:35

EDI

SHA

14h 45m

1 stop

19:35 - 06:35

SHA

EDI

19h 00m

1 stop

£759Hainan Airlines

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Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines

26 Oct

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 45m

1 stop

SHA09:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

1 Nov

SHA19:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£759

Hainan Airlines

30 Sept

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

7 Oct

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£815

Hainan Airlines

21 Sept

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

2 Oct

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£842

China Southern flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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China Southern

16 Jun

GLA17:10Glasgow Intl

38h 10m

2 stops

SHA14:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23 Jun

SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 40m

2 stops

GLA22:25Glasgow Intl

£689

China Southern

16 Jun

GLA17:10Glasgow Intl

22h 00m

2 stops

SHA22:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23 Jun

SHA15:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

37h 55m

2 stops

GLA22:25Glasgow Intl

£691

China Southern

5 Jul

EDI19:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

43h 30m

2 stops

SHA22:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Jul

SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£778

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19:30-18:25

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Shanghai Pu Dong

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20:50-13:00

2 stops23h 10m

£598

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EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ד' 30/9

17:10-15:50

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ד' 7/10

23:10-16:25

1 stop24h 15m

£606

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ב' 26/10

18:35-07:40

1 stop29h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ב' 9/11

08:40-07:25

1 stop30h 45m

£618

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GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

ש' 31/10

10:45-14:00

1 stop19h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

א' 15/11

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1 stop17h 30m

£621

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

א' 25/10

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1 stop19h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ד' 11/11

12:40-08:30

1 stop27h 50m

£630

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EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ד' 30/9

06:10-06:00

2 stops16h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ד' 7/10

23:10-16:25

1 stop24h 15m

£630

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EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ד' 4/11

11:40-19:05

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

ג' 17/11

12:25-21:35

1 stop17h 10m

£634

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GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

ג' 16/6

17:10-14:20

2 stops38h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ג' 23/6

19:45-22:25

2 stops33h 40m

£689

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

ג' 16/6

17:10-22:10

2 stops22h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

ג' 23/6

15:30-22:25

2 stops37h 55m

£691

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EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

ב' 26/10

10:50-09:35

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

א' 1/11

19:35-06:35

1 stop19h 00m

£759

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Scotland, with most prices found around £429. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in November, then you should wait until March to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £437.

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Fastest flight time	16h 35m
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The fastest flight from Scotland to Shanghai takes 16h 35m

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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 5 operators available for flights from Scotland to Shanghai as of May 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 £429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,390 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £466	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 66 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £517	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,519 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £528	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 216 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £634	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,991 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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