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How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £331 and round-trip from £400. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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EDI 12:0022h 45m1 stopSHA 17:45Edinburgh - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 28 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 12:1025h 50m1 stopEDI 07:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Mon, Oct 5 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnSHA-PEKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-EDIEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£400 £56128% off28% off£561 £400 -
EDI 12:0015h 55m1 stopSHA 10:55Edinburgh - Shanghai | Thu, Oct 1 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 11:1526h 45m1 stopEDI 07:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Mon, Oct 5 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnPEK-EDIEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletSHA-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£400 £56128% off28% off£561 £400
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EDI 12:0015h 55m1 stopSHA 10:55Edinburgh - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 11:1526h 45m1 stopEDI 07:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Tue, Oct 6 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnSHA-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-EDIEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£401 £56128% off28% off£561 £401
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EDI 12:0022h 45m1 stopSHA 17:45Edinburgh - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 30 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 19:0019h1 stopEDI 07:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Wed, Oct 7 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnSHA-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-EDIEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£41326% off£561 £413
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EDI 12:0015h 55m1 stopSHA 10:55Edinburgh - Shanghai | Sun, Sep 27 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 11:1526h 45m1 stopEDI 07:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Sun, Oct 4 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnSHA-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-EDIEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£46218% off£561 £462
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EDI 12:0022h 45m1 stopSHA 17:45Edinburgh - Shanghai | Sat, Sep 26 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 11:1526h 45m1 stopEDI 07:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Sat, Oct 3 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnSHA-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-EDIEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£47316% off£561 £473
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EDI 12:0022h 45m1 stopSHA 17:45Edinburgh - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 2 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 12:1025h 50m1 stopEDI 07:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Mon, Oct 5 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletReturnSHA-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-EDIEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£5158% off£561 £515
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EDI 10:5018h 30m1 stopPVG 13:20Edinburgh - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 3 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 19:3519h1 stopEDI 06:35Shanghai - Edinburgh | Mon, Nov 9 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-PVGEconomy class
Included
USB port and power outletReturnSHA-PEKEconomy class
Included
USB port and power outlet£5188% off£561 £518
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EDI 10:5014h 45m1 stopSHA 09:35Edinburgh - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 7 | Hainan Airlines
PVG 19:3019h 5m1 stopEDI 06:35Shanghai - Edinburgh | Mon, Nov 9 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
Included
USB port and power outletReturnPVG-PEKEconomy class
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USB port and power outlet£5188% off£561 £518
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EDI 12:0015h 55m1 stopSHA 10:55Edinburgh - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 3 | Hainan Airlines
SHA 08:2029h 40m1 stopEDI 07:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Sat, Oct 10 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsDepartureEDI-PEKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy class
Included
In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletReturnSHA-PEKEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availablePEK-EDIEconomy class
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In-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£5217% off£561 £521
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EDI 13:0017h 25m1 stopSHA 14:00Edinburgh - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal Airline
SHA 15:006hDirectEDI 16:00Shanghai - Edinburgh | Wed, Sep 16 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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EDI 10:5024h 50m1 stopSHA 19:40Edinburgh - Shanghai | Sat, Nov 7 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsEDI-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy classUSB port and power outlet£331 £3659% off9% off£365 £331
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EDI 12:0027h 40m1 stopSHA 22:40Edinburgh - Shanghai | Sun, Oct 25 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsEDI-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£333 £3659% off9% off£365 £333
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EDI 18:3529h 15m1 stopPVG 07:50Edinburgh - Shanghai | Fri, Oct 30 | Juneyao Airlines
Price detailsEDI-HELEconomy classWi-Fi (additional charge)HEL-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet£333 £3659% off9% off£365 £333 -
EDI 10:5023h 30m1 stopPVG 18:20Edinburgh - Shanghai | Sat, Oct 31 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsEDI-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-PVGEconomy classUSB port and power outlet£3339% off£365 £333
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EDI 08:1015h 40m1 stopPVG 07:50Edinburgh - Shanghai | Thu, Nov 5 | Juneyao Airlines
Price detailsEDI-HELEconomy classHEL-PVGEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outlet£3378% off£365 £337
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EDI 12:0015h 55m1 stopSHA 10:55Edinburgh - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 22 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsEDI-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£3387% off£365 £338
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EDI 12:0022h 45m1 stopSHA 17:45Edinburgh - Shanghai | Thu, Sep 24 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsEDI-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£3387% off£365 £338
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EDI 12:0024h1 stopSHA 19:00Edinburgh - Shanghai | Wed, Sep 30 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsEDI-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£3397% off£365 £339
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EDI 10:5023h 10m1 stopSHA 18:00Edinburgh - Shanghai | Tue, Nov 10 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsEDI-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy classUSB port and power outlet£3397% off£365 £339
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EDI 12:0015h 55m1 stopSHA 10:55Edinburgh - Shanghai | Tue, Sep 29 | Hainan Airlines
Price detailsEDI-PEKEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableWi-Fi (additional charge)USB port and power outletPEK-SHAEconomy classIn-flight meals are availableUSB port and power outlet£3397% off£365 £339
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EDI 13:0017h 25m1 stopSHA 14:00Edinburgh - Shanghai | Mon, Sep 14 | Normal AirlineFind more flightsFind more flights
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Which airlines are the most popular for Edinburgh to Shanghai flights?
The most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai are Hainan Airlines, Finnair, and Lufthansa, among 11 carriers on this route. Hainan Airlines offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Hainan Airlines
Finnair
Lufthansa
Swiss Airlines
Qatar Airways
KLM
China Eastern Airlines
Emirates
Turkish Airlines
Ryanair
AEGEAN
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Edinburgh to Shanghai according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.
Edinburgh to Shanghai Flight Info
The distance between Edinburgh and Shanghai is 9,017.53km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.
| Cheapest one-way flight price | £331 |
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| Cheapest return ticket price | £400 |
| Off-season travel month | December |
| Peak season for travel | July |
| Flight distance | 9,017.53km |
| Popular airline | Hainan Airlines |
Flight statistics for the Edinburgh–Shanghai route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.
Trip.com Price Insights on Edinburgh to Shanghai Flights
What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
For a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai, fares are lowest in November (£408) and highest in October (£672).
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What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
For a return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai, fares are lowest in September (£528) and highest in December (£846).
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Flight FAQs
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Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £331 (for example, EDI–SHA on Sat, Nov 7). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Hainan Airlines offers fares from £400, departing on Mon, Sep 28 and returning on Mon, Oct 5. -
Which airlines offer direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai with the following airlines, including: Hainan Airlines Ryanair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days. -
When is the best time to book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals. -
How can I find the best deals on flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai on Trip.com:
· Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Sat, Nov 7, with one-way fares from just £331.
· Compare airlines. Hainan Airlines currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
· Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
· Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
· Avoid peak season or book early. July is generally the busiest month for travel to Shanghai.
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When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai to get the best price?
The cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai is usually December, when demand is lower. -
Which upcoming date is the cheapest for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai on September 20, 2026 with Hainan Airlines, with prices starting at £520. -
Which airports should you choose for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Flights to Shanghai can arrive at: Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). The most common route connects Edinburgh Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (EDI–PVG). -
What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shanghai?
The time difference between Shanghai and Edinburgh is 8h. -
How can I change or cancel my flight ticket from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages. -
What is the average price of a one-way flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Edinburgh to Shanghai is £710. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability. -
How do I book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai on Trip.com?
Enter Edinburgh and Shanghai, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation. -
Are there budget airlines on the Edinburgh to Shanghai route?
easyJetare the most popular budget airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.
Flights to Shanghai from Edinburgh
Renowned for its culture and history, cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai have become a go-to for fun-filled city breaks and relaxing getaways alike. With prices starting from just £321, there’s never been a better time to travel from Edinburgh to Shanghai. A convenient destination to get to, you can fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai in just under 11 hours 20 mins and be experiencing the excitement of the city in no time at all. Ready to start planning the perfect adventure? Find tickets from Edinburgh to Shanghai at Trip.com.
How to find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Looking for ways to secure cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai? Booking tickets in advance instead of leaving it to the last minute, choosing early morning or late-night flight times, and opting to fly with budget airlines are just some of the ways you can save money.
Airlines that fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai
There are a range of airlines offering direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, including British Airways, Air China.
Flight distance & Flight time from Edinburgh to Shanghai
The average flight time from Edinburgh to Shanghai is 11 hours 20 mins, with a distance of 5594 miles between the two cities.
Departure from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai
Located just 8 miles from the city centre, Edinburgh Airport is easy to get to. Trams from the city centre to the airport take just 30 minutes and depart every 7 to 10 minutes. Tickets cost £7.50 and you can catch the tram from Princes Street. You can also get a 30-minute Airlink 100 bus from St Andrews Square, with prices starting from £5.50 for adults and £2.75 for children. The Airlink 100 Bus departs every 10 minutes, making it a convenient choice, too.
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