Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai
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September 24 - October 22
EDI - Shanghai
$905
$790
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October 1 - October 14
EDI - Shanghai
$981
$802
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November 26 - November 29
EDI - Shanghai
$838
$864
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November 19 - November 26
EDI - Shanghai
$800
$867
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December 4 - December 10
EDI - Shanghai
$1,135
$871
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June 24 - July 7
EDI - Shanghai
$998
$955
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August 24 - August 28
EDI - Shanghai
$1,225
$967
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November 2 - November 8
EDI - Shanghai
$970
$971
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November 9 - November 15
EDI - Shanghai
$977
$971
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September 7 - October 7
EDI - Shanghai
$988
$976
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Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai
How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Regular price: $853 - $1,697
Prices for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.
Regular prices for this route typically range from $853 to $1697. The current lowest deal is $761 with Finnair, for travel from October 1 to October 14.
now $761
Low $853
High $1,697
The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai is November, with a median price of $725. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1579. Prices are generally lower from February to November.
November
Flights from $725
March
Flights from $1,579
Direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Hainan Airlines
China Eastern Airlines
easyJet UK
Air China
Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Thu, Jun 18
EDI - Shanghai
Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (PVG)
Vueling Airlines
$1,026
$843
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
EDI - Shanghai
Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (PVG)
Air France
$1,191
$1,172
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
EDI - Shanghai
Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)
Ryanair
$1,189
$878
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
EDI - Shanghai
Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (PVG)
Ryanair
$1,174
$968
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
EDI - Shanghai
Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)
Ryanair
$1,189
$992
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
EDI - Shanghai
Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (PVG)
Air France
$1,046
$919
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Jun 20 - Jun 27
$1,189 → $878
26%
Dec 6 - Dec 15
$1,151 → $871
24%
Dec 4 - Dec 10
$1,135 → $871
23%
Aug 24 - Aug 28
$1,225 → $967
21%
Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai
Edinburgh - Shanghai route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares from Edinburgh to Shanghai are near the typical level of $784.
📅 Best time to fly
November is historically cheapest
Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai, with a median price of $725.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typically 25h 40m with 2 stopovers
Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai typically take 25h 40m, with 2 stopovers being common.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
There are no direct flights available; connecting flights are the only option for this route.
🏆 Airline highlight
Hainan Airlines offers connecting flights
Hainan Airlines has historically offered connecting flights for the Edinburgh to Shanghai route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai appear frequently, about 0.6 times per day.
Edinburgh main airports to depart from
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive pricing.
📍 ~12 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or tram)
💸 Flights from ~$761
Shanghai main airports to arrive at
Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good arrival option for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, metro, or maglev train)
💸 Flights from ~$761
Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is an alternative arrival option for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai.
📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or metro)
💸 Flights from ~$790
Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)
Consider Hangzhou Xiaoshan International for its extensive network and excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.
📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$972
Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)
Sunan Shuofang International is a useful alternative, conveniently serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.
📍 ~115 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$1138
Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)
Nanjing Lukou International is a reliable option with high flight frequency and frequent high-speed rail service.
📍 ~275 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$1016
Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)
Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility to Shanghai.
📍 ~155 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)
💸 Flights from ~$1057
Nantong Xingdong (NTG)
Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai, useful for domestic routes to avoid delays.
📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1199
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