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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, China from £509

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Shanghai (CN2). 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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£509

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 18/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 8% potential price decrease (£41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 18/412:00EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 55mHainan Airlines
Sun 27/411:15SHA - EDI
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/2£509
Sat 21/612:00EDI - PVG
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/702:05PVG - EDI
1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£533
Sat 21/623:35EDI - SHA
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/710:10SHA - EDI
3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£692
Sat 21/617:15EDI - SHA
2 stops20h 30mXiamenAir
Sat 5/708:10SHA - EDI
2 stops20h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 20/2£1,000
Sat 21/605:55EDI - PVG
2 stops27h 25mQatar Airways
Fri 4/700:35PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£1,290
Mon 8/912:00EDI - PVG
2 stops29h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 14/902:05PVG - EDI
1 stop16h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2£2,087

Find flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai within your budget

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Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 18/4

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/4

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£509

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/6

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/7

02:05-17:40

1 stop22h 35m

£533

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/6

23:35-17:40

2 stops35h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/7

10:10-14:10

3 stops35h 00m

£692

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/6

17:15-20:45

2 stops20h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 5/7

08:10-21:45

2 stops20h 35m

£1,000

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/6

05:55-16:20

2 stops27h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 4/7

00:35-13:40

1 stop20h 05m

£1,290

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 21/2

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in Shanghai by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Shanghai ranges from 30.0 - 170.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Shanghai when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Shanghai by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Shanghai, 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 28.0 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 Shanghai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
31 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
31 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
31 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Hainan Airlines
7.8
Good
31 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Overall

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 1

10.0
Excellent

Wei,Sept 2024

PEK - SEA

Wi Fi on board is good, but do not know how to use it even not tried due to fee.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to Shanghai. 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 from for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai. 5 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Shanghai on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Shanghai should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Shanghai per day.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Edinburgh to Shanghai is Hainan Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £509 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are XiamenAir and Qatar Airways, starting at £1,000 and £1,290 round-trip. Hainan Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai 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 Edinburgh to Shanghai?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£406Average£593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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