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 37% 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.

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

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

How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 16h 20m 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 19h 20m.

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 October 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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19:15 - 13:20EDI-SHA

34h 05m2 stops

16:50 - 11:40SHA-EDI

26h 50m2 stops

£484Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 3 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec

09:45 - 11:10GLA-PVG

41h 25m2 stops

07:00 - 22:30PVG-GLA

23h 30m2 stops

£546Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

06:05 - 09:25GLA-PVG

19h 20m1 stop

11:25 - 16:35PVG-GLA

37h 10m1 stop

£571KLM

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Wed, 14 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

16:20 - 17:10EDI-PVG

16h 50m1 stop

23:05 - 15:20PVG-EDI

24h 15m1 stop

£622Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

11:00 - 08:30EDI-PVG

37h 30m1 stop

10:10 - 15:20PVG-EDI

37h 10m1 stop

£626Turkish Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 12 Jan

10:40 - 14:00GLA-PVG

19h 20m1 stop

12:30 - 23:10PVG-GLA

17h 40m1 stop

£701China Eastern

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Sat, 21 Mar - Sat, 11 Apr

13:30 - 19:15EDI-PVG

21h 45m2 stops

22:15 - 12:45PVG-EDI

22h 30m2 stops

£712KLM

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06:00 - 07:00EDI-PVG

17h 00m1 stop

00:15 - 10:40PVG-EDI

18h 25m1 stop

£785China Eastern

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Thu, 8 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan

10:50 - 09:35EDI-SHA

14h 45m1 stop

11:50 - 06:35SHA-EDI

26h 45m1 stop

£1,013Hainan Airlines

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Fri, 26 Dec - Sun, 11 Jan

10:50 - 18:00EDI-SHA

23h 10m1 stop

19:35 - 06:35SHA-EDI

19h 00m1 stop

£1,108Hainan Airlines

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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

£959

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Cathay Pacific

8 Jan

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12 Jan

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£969

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Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to Shanghai

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Hainan Airlines

26 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 45m

1 stop

SHA09:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

11 Jan

SHA11:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,013

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Hainan Airlines

26 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 10m

1 stop

SHA18:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

11 Jan

SHA19:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,108

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

19:15-13:20

2 stops34h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 10/12

16:50-11:40

2 stops26h 50m

£484

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/1

09:45-11:10

2 stops41h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/1

07:00-22:30

2 stops23h 30m

£546

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 14/1

06:05-09:25

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 28/1

11:25-16:35

1 stop37h 10m

£571

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

£622

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

11:00-08:30

1 stop37h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/1

10:10-15:20

1 stop37h 10m

£626

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 21/3

10:40-14:00

1 stop19h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/4

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£701

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

13:30-19:15

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

22:15-12:45

2 stops22h 30m

£712

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

06:00-07:00

1 stop17h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 11/1

00:15-10:40

1 stop18h 25m

£785

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/12

10:50-09:35

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

11:50-06:35

1 stop26h 45m

£1,013

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 26/12

10:50-18:00

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/1

19:35-06:35

1 stop19h 00m

£1,108

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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 £645.

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 £539. 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 £612 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 £615 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 £483 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 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 October 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom £421	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,404 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,022 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £448	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 173 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £459	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 46 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £478	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,507 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £506	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,461 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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