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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Edinburgh from £628

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Shanghai (CN2) to Edinburgh (EDI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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£628
3/3-10/3
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 3/320:50SHA - EDI
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/313:05EDI - SHA
2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1£628
Sat 15/211:40PVG - EDI
1 stop39h 25mSWISS
Sat 22/207:40EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 45mSWISS
Deal found 16/1£671
Sat 15/211:40PVG - EDI
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/217:40EDI - PVG
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£709
Sat 15/207:25SHA - EDI
2 stops33h 15mXiamenAir
Sat 22/213:25EDI - SHA
2 stops23h 15mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/1£1,028

Find flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 3/3

20:50-16:30

2 stops27h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/3

13:05-22:50

2 stops25h 45m

£628

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/2

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/2

07:40-08:25

1 stop16h 45m

£671

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 15/2

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/2

17:40-06:40

2 stops29h 00m

£709

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 15/2

07:25-08:40

2 stops33h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/2

13:25-20:40

2 stops23h 15m

£1,028

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Deals found on 17/1

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Travel insights for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

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Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
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Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

6.8

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Food

7.0

Overall

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Shanghai to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from Shanghai?

    Most people fly into Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight to Edinburgh from Shanghai. On average, Turnhouse has 0 inbound flights from Shanghai per day from 0 airlines. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Shanghai to Edinburgh round-trip?

    Flying on SWISS is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £671. Another option worth looking into is XiamenAir, starting at £1,028 return.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Shanghai to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh (average of £80). Flying from Shanghai to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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