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Cheap flights from Scotland to Shanghai, China from £308

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to Shanghai

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to Shanghai flight deals. Data was last updated 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£497

One-way from

£308

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£749
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 2/6-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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12/6
  • 12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 35m total
  • Scotland to Shanghai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£98 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Scotland to Shanghai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to Shanghai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Mon 2/612:00EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 55mHainan Airlines
Thu 5/612:10SHA - EDI
1 stop25h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/3£497
Mon 2/612:00EDI - PVG
1 stop14h 50mHainan Airlines
Thu 5/611:05PVG - EDI
1 stop26h 55mHainan Airlines
Deal found 31/3£497
Mon 12/508:55GLA - PVG
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/511:15PVG - GLA
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£528
Fri 2/508:25EDI - PVG
1 stop26h 45mFinnair
Fri 16/520:50PVG - EDI
1 stop27h 30mFinnair
Deal found 1/4£529
Tue 20/519:40EDI - PVG
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/511:55PVG - EDI
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£542
Mon 29/913:30GLA - PVG
1 stop36h 55mKLM
Mon 13/1011:15PVG - GLA
1 stop27h 55mKLM
Deal found 1/4£550
Tue 20/506:00EDI - PVG
1 stop20h 25mKLM
Thu 29/521:30PVG - EDI
2 stops25h 55mKLM
Deal found 1/4£572
Tue 20/519:40EDI - SHA
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/520:15SHA - EDI
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£585
Tue 20/508:55GLA - SHA
2 stops28h 50mXiamenAir
Thu 29/514:10SHA - GLA
2 stops40h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/4£607
Mon 29/913:30GLA - PVG
2 stops21h 45mAir France
Mon 13/1021:30PVG - GLA
2 stops25h 40mAir France
Deal found 1/4£607
Tue 20/522:45GLA - SHA
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/519:35SHA - GLA
3 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4£627
Fri 30/517:15EDI - SHA
2 stops20h 30mXiamenAir
Tue 10/608:10SHA - EDI
2 stops20h 35mXiamenAir
Deal found 1/4£702

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 2 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to Shanghai that are best for you.

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Scotland

Fly to

Shanghai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/6

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/6

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£497

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/6

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/6

11:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

£497

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 12/5

08:55-13:15

1 stop21h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 21/5

11:15-08:10

1 stop27h 55m

£528

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 2/5

08:25-18:10

1 stop26h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 16/5

20:50-17:20

1 stop27h 30m

£529

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

19:40-11:10

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/5

11:55-12:35

2 stops31h 40m

£542

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

13:30-09:25

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-08:10

1 stop27h 55m

£550

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

06:00-09:25

1 stop20h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 29/5

21:30-16:25

2 stops25h 55m

£572

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/5

19:40-10:30

2 stops31h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/5

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

£585

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Tue 20/5

08:55-20:45

2 stops28h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/5

14:10-23:10

2 stops40h 00m

£607

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

13:30-18:15

2 stops21h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

21:30-16:10

2 stops25h 40m

£607

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to Shanghai

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Scotland 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 SCT to PVG?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland 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 2 April 2025.

When flying from Scotland to Shanghai, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 2 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Hainan Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Scotland to Shanghai. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
36 reviews
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Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
36 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,323 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Finnair
7.6
Good
1,267 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
771 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
36 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.5

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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

    £358 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on XiamenAir and China Southern, with prices starting from £392 and £550, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Scotland to Shanghai?

    The most popular flight routes from Scotland to Shanghai are Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Pu Dong and Glasgow Intl - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to Shanghai (average of £558). Flying from Scotland 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£396Average£591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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British AirwaysCheapest£462Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£465Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£465Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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