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Cheap flights from Shanghai, China to Edinburgh from £503

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
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 18 December 2024.

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£503
10/2-22/2
  • 10/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 50h 10m total
  • Shanghai to Edinburgh
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Best flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2024.

Mon 10/217:30PVG - EDI
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/207:25EDI - PVG
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£503
Mon 10/210:55PVG - EDI
1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 22/208:55EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/12£587
Thu 16/112:00PVG - EDI
1 stop19h 15mLufthansa
Wed 22/112:40EDI - PVG
2 stops20h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 17/12£667
Fri 10/110:30PVG - EDI
2 stops33h 25mAustrian Airlines
Thu 16/106:05EDI - PVG
2 stops16h 35mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,148
Thu 16/108:15SHA - EDI
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/115:00EDI - SHA
3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£577
Fri 10/106:15PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 50mEmirates
Thu 16/120:40EDI - PVG
1 stop34h 25mEmirates
Deal found 16/12£1,381

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ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/2

17:30-17:35

2 stops32h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/2

07:25-09:30

2 stops18h 05m

£503

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/1

08:15-08:15

3 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

15:00-22:15

3 stops47h 15m

£577

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 10/2

10:55-22:00

1 stop19h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 22/2

08:55-09:10

1 stop16h 15m

£587

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/1

12:00-23:15

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/1

12:40-16:50

2 stops20h 10m

£667

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/1

10:30-11:55

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/1

06:05-06:40

2 stops16h 35m

£1,148

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 10/1

06:15-19:05

1 stop20h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/1

20:40-15:05

1 stop34h 25m

£1,381

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/4

09:30-22:50

2 stops44h 20m

£583

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/4

10:05-07:25

1 stop28h 20m

£708

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/4

12:10-07:20

3 stops50h 10m

£810

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 14/4

00:05-20:15

1 stop27h 10m

£2,706

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Deals found on 16/12

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Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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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

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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 18 December 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
787 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,091 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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 British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £587. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £667 and £1,148, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Austrian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £583. Users have also found prices from £708 and £810 on SWISS and United Airlines, respectively.

  • 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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