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Flight Information from Glasgow to Shanghai

Cheapest one-way flight price £345
Cheapest return ticket price £619
Off-season travel month May
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 9,061.48km
Popular airline Emirates

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FAQ

  • When are flight tickets from Glasgow (GLA) to Shanghai (SHA) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much are flights from Glasgow (GLA) to Shanghai (SHA) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around £679.

  • How many airports in Shanghai (SHA)?

How to find a cheap flight from Glasgow to Shanghai

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Simply tap "Date" on the flight search bar to browse through the calendar and check out airfare from Glasgow to Shanghai over the next 6 months in 2025. If you're planning to fly within the next three months, it looks like the most affordable option is on Wed, Aug 20, with one-way flights priced at just £345.
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With our extensive search, you can compare prices from over 500 airlines to find the cheapest flight tickets from Glasgow to Shanghai. The cheapest airline for this route is easyJet.
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Flights to Shanghai from Glasgow

Rich history, culture and landscape are just a few of the reasons why so many travellers flock to Shanghai. And with cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai available now, there’s never been a better time to experience this beautiful city for yourself. Perfect for a short weekend break or something longer, you can fly from Glasgow to Shanghai in just over 11 hours 20 mins. When it comes to booking travel from Glasgow to Shanghai, at Trip.com, you can compare flights and secure the best deals. Tickets from Glasgow to Shanghai start at just £358 and with a range of airlines offering flights throughout the year, it’s easy to find a deal to suit you.

How to find cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

From mix-and-matching airlines to being flexible with your travel dates, booking with budget airlines and keeping your eye out for hidden extra costs, there are a range of ways to secure cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai.

Airlines that fly from Glasgow to Shanghai

You can fly from Glasgow to Shanghai with British Airways, Air China.

Flight distance & Flight time from Glasgow to Shanghai

Located a distance of 5627 miles from Glasgow, you’ll be touching down in Shanghai in around 11 hours 20 mins.

Departure from Glasgow Airport to Shanghai

Operating 24 hours a day with services every 12 minutes, the Glasgow Airport Express 500 is the most convenient way to get from Glasgow city centre to Glasgow Airport. You can catch the bus from Buchanan Bus Station and either purchase tickets onboard or via the app. Tickets for adults cost £10 and tickets for children cost £5.50. The bus takes just 15 minutes and will drop you directly at the airport terminal for a hassle-free journey. Although the airport doesn’t have its own train station, you can get a train from Glasgow Central Station to nearby Paisley Gilmour Street from just £4. From here, you can catch the McGill’s 757 bus to the airport.

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