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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai from £288

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
20 Nov — 27 Nov1
1 adult

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai 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 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

11:30-19:05

1 stop23h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 3/2

00:20-10:40

1 stop18h 20m

£545

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/12

07:25-09:10

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 15/1

10:55-22:00

1 stop19h 05m

£565

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/1

12:55-16:05

2 stops19h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/2

21:30-23:15

2 stops33h 45m

£580

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/1

06:05-10:05

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/2

19:00-17:00

2 stops30h 00m

£580

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/11

09:15-09:25

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/12

11:25-23:10

1 stop19h 45m

£591

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

06:00-09:25

2 stops19h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 4/2

11:25-10:40

2 stops31h 15m

£636

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/1

06:05-10:05

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 13/2

00:10-12:00

2 stops19h 50m

£647

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/1

06:05-06:40

2 stops16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 14/2

10:30-17:00

2 stops38h 30m

£662

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 11/1

16:15-22:50

2 stops22h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 17/1

22:50-23:10

2 stops32h 20m

£677

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 21/1

16:10-13:20

2 stops37h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 4/2

16:30-23:10

2 stops38h 40m

£682

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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 15 November 2024.

Round-trip from

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One-way from

£288
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/1-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 55m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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1/3
  • 1/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Shanghai
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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 15 November 2024.

Mon 30/1207:25EDI - PVG
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 15/110:55PVG - EDI
1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/11£565
Fri 29/1109:15EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 10mKLM
Fri 6/1211:25PVG - EDI
1 stop19h 45mKLM
Deal found 15/11£591
Fri 29/1119:45EDI - PVG
1 stop26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/1213:50PVG - EDI
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11£602
Thu 5/1206:25EDI - SHA
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1221:50SHA - EDI
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11£704
Mon 30/1212:40EDI - PVG
1 stop37h 25mLufthansa
Tue 14/101:55PVG - EDI
2 stops29h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 14/11£723
Fri 29/1117:20EDI - SHA
2 stops20h 55mChina Southern
Fri 6/1216:30SHA - EDI
2 stops58h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11£763
Sun 1/1205:45EDI - PVG
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Sat 7/1222:05PVG - EDI
2 stops28h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 15/11£854
Fri 15/1114:05EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 15mQatar Airways
Tue 19/1123:45PVG - EDI
1 stop20h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 15/11£1,149
Sun 1/1208:35EDI - SHA
2 stops43h 10mJapan Airlines
Sat 7/1213:10SHA - EDI
2 stops29h 00mJapan Airlines
Deal found 14/11£1,552
Sat 21/1217:40EDI - PVG
2 stops44h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 13/600:35PVG - EDI
2 stops42h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/11£2,084
Fri 15/1117:20EDI - PVG
2 stops23h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 18/1102:15PVG - EDI
2 stops26h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 15/11£2,706

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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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 £541). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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 15 November 2024.

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 15% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 15 November 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Lufthansa and China Southern from Edinburgh to Shanghai have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,334 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,350 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Finnair
7.7
Good
1,304 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
810 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,457 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Online check in and seat selection was tricky. Also I received some emails from Japan Airlines in Japanese with no English selection which worried me. I still don’t know what they said. The service at check in and onboard was very courteous and polite, and staff was helpful.

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 China Eastern. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £545 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and KLM, starting at £565 and £591 round-trip.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for China Southern. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £335. Users have also found prices from £457 and £484 on XiamenAir and Austrian Airlines, respectively.

  • 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 £541). Flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai in July is currently the most expensive (average of £893). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 943,810 searches. Data last updated 15 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest£388Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£408Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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British AirwaysCheapest£471Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapest£474Average£552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£565Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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