How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 15h 55m to fly from Scotland to Shanghai if you fly out of Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland) and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Shanghai). If you’re flying out of Glasgow and into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 22h 45m.

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 February 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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13:30 - 21:00

EDI

PVG

24h 30m

2 stops

17:50 - 17:20

PVG

EDI

30h 30m

2 stops

£486Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May

12:00 - 10:55

EDI

SHA

15h 55m

1 stop

19:00 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

19h 00m

1 stop

£520Hainan Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Thu, 28 May

12:00 - 09:45

EDI

PVG

14h 45m

1 stop

11:00 - 07:00

PVG

EDI

27h 00m

1 stop

£520Hainan Airlines

Mon, 18 May - Thu, 28 May

13:50 - 21:00

EDI

PVG

24h 10m

2 stops

01:35 - 10:35

PVG

EDI

40h 00m

3 stops

£527Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

13:50 - 21:00

EDI

PVG

24h 10m

2 stops

01:35 - 10:35

PVG

EDI

40h 00m

3 stops

£528Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

13:25 - 14:00

GLA

PVG

16h 35m

1 stop

11:15 - 08:25

PVG

GLA

28h 10m

1 stop

£603China Eastern

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

09:20 - 15:05

GLA

PVG

22h 45m

1 stop

01:55 - 16:30

PVG

GLA

21h 35m

2 stops

£701Lufthansa

Sat, 2 May - Sat, 16 May

17:30 - 15:50

GLA

PVG

39h 20m

2 stops

01:55 - 16:30

PVG

GLA

21h 35m

2 stops

£714Lufthansa

Sat, 2 May - Sat, 16 May

19:45 - 11:20

GLA

SHA

32h 35m

2 stops

12:45 - 18:45

SHA

GLA

37h 00m

2 stops

£1,760Japan Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Sun, 17 May

19:45 - 11:20

GLA

SHA

32h 35m

2 stops

12:45 - 18:45

SHA

GLA

37h 00m

2 stops

£1,790Japan Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Sun, 17 May

Cathay Pacific flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Cathay Pacific

4 Mar

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 45m

2 stops

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Mar

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£789

Cathay Pacific

4 Mar

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 10m

2 stops

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Mar

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£791

Cathay Pacific

26 Feb

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

2 stops

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

11 Mar

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£794

Finnair flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Finnair

2 Mar

EDI18:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 20m

1 stop

PVG18:55Shanghai Pu Dong

10 Mar

PVG21:00Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 50m

1 stop

EDI17:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£560

Finnair

28 Apr

EDI18:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 20m

1 stop

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

6 May

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

42h 35m

2 stops

EDI08:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£573

Finnair

2 May

GLA15:05Glasgow Intl

20h 20m

2 stops

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

17 May

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

33h 15m

2 stops

GLA23:05Glasgow Intl

£1,390

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EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

13:30-21:00

2 stops24h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 6/5

17:50-17:20

2 stops30h 30m

£486

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£520

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

12:00-09:45

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 28/5

11:00-07:00

1 stop27h 00m

£520

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

13:50-21:00

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

01:35-10:35

3 stops40h 00m

£527

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

13:50-21:00

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 5/5

01:35-10:35

3 stops40h 00m

£528

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/3

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£603

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 2/5

09:20-15:05

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/5

01:55-16:30

2 stops21h 35m

£701

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 2/5

17:30-15:50

2 stops39h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 16/5

01:55-16:30

2 stops21h 35m

£714

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 2/5

19:45-11:20

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

12:45-18:45

2 stops37h 00m

£1,760

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 2/5

19:45-11:20

2 stops32h 35m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 17/5

12:45-18:45

2 stops37h 00m

£1,790

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

China Southern is the most popular carrier operating from Scotland to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

KLM, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines 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 33% 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	14h 45m
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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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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 February 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 £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,220 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £452	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 62 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £463	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,456 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £471	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,787 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 193 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £595	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,751 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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