How long is the flight from Scotland to Shanghai?

On average, it takes 16h 50m 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 28h 05m.

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

Hainan Airlines and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to Shanghai

Which airlines fly to Shanghai?

China Eastern, British Airways and KLM 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 64% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Shanghai. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Shanghai on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 4 operators available for flights from Scotland to Shanghai as of August 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.

£228 Cheap Flights from Scotland to Shanghai in 2026

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12:00 - 19:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

19:00 - 07:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

£506Hainan Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

12:00 - 10:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

12:10 - 07:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

£510Hainan Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

10:50 - 09:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

19:35 - 06:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

£522Hainan Airlines

Fri, 1 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan

06:10 - 13:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 10m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

18:50 - 14:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun London Gatwick

£544Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

05:45 - 20:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 15m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Shenzhen

11:05 - 10:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 10m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Barcelona-El Prat

£592Multiple Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

06:10 - 11:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22h 10m2 stops London Gatwick Guangzhou Baiyun

20:15 - 15:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

£606Multiple Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

18:50 - 09:10GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

10:55 - 20:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

17h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£651British Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

18:50 - 09:10GLA Glasgow Intl-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 20m1 stop London Heathrow

10:55 - 20:30PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-GLA Glasgow Intl

17h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

£652British Airways

Sat, 31 Oct - Sun, 15 Nov

09:30 - 14:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

12:25 - 22:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

£2,910China Eastern

Mon, 9 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

11:35 - 07:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

36h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

12:30 - 23:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£4,719China Eastern

Sat, 12 Sep - Fri, 18 Sep

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Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to Shanghai

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Scotland to Shanghai flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

1 Oct

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 00m

1 stop

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

13 Oct

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£506

Hainan Airlines

1 Oct

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16 Oct

SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£510

Hainan Airlines

1 Jan

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 45m

1 stop

SHA09:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14 Jan

SHA19:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£522

China Southern flights from Scotland to Shanghai

Our best China Southern deals on Scotland to Shanghai flight tickets

China Southern

2 Oct

GLA18:15Glasgow Intl

21h 05m

2 stops

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Oct

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 45m

2 stops

GLA23:20Glasgow Intl

£633

China Southern

1 Oct

EDI15:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 40m

2 stops

SHA10:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Oct

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 15m

2 stops

EDI22:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£654

China Southern

1 Oct

EDI15:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 50m

2 stops

SHA10:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Oct

SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

33h 30m

2 stops

EDI22:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

£731

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/10

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£506

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/10

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£510

Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

10:50-09:35

1 stop14h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/1

19:35-06:35

1 stop19h 00m

£522

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

06:10-13:20

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 16/10

18:50-14:40

2 stops26h 50m

£544

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

05:45-20:00

2 stops31h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 30/9

11:05-10:15

2 stops30h 10m

£592

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

06:10-11:20

2 stops22h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 13/10

20:15-15:40

2 stops26h 25m

£606

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

18:50-09:10

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

10:55-20:30

1 stop17h 35m

£651

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sat 31/10

18:50-09:10

1 stop30h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/11

10:55-20:30

1 stop17h 35m

£652

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

09:30-14:00

1 stop20h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 8/12

12:25-22:15

1 stop17h 50m

£2,910

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/9

11:35-07:00

1 stop36h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/9

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£4,719

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Shanghai from Scotland, with most prices found around £542. If you don’t want to visit Shanghai in February, then you should wait until January to fly from Scotland, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of £570.

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Best price found	£228
Fastest flight time	14h 50m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Shanghai from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £228. The best return flight deal from Scotland to Shanghai found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £506.

The fastest flight from Scotland to Shanghai takes 14h 50m

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 4 operators available for flights from Scotland to Shanghai as of August 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Scotland to Shanghai with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £444	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.4 70 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £560	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,198 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom £564	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,570 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 236 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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