Are direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai always the best option?

Direct flights often offer convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper, especially for longer distances. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel time when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Edinburgh to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary greatly depending on the day of the week or season. Flying during off-peak times or mid-week days may result in lower fares.

What extra costs should I check before booking Edinburgh to Shanghai flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you calculate the true total cost of your journey.

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£686
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Edinburgh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

For flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, fares typically range from $688–$921, with a median of $785. Right now, fares are significantly below the typical level, and only 4% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that current pricing offers a strong opportunity for savings. New deals appear almost daily, making it worthwhile to monitor prices.

When looking for cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, the cheapest time to fly is often November, with a median fare of $725. June is also a favorable month, with median fares around $731. You might also find competitive prices in February, where the median fare is $761.

Most itineraries for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai connect at least once. There are no direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, as 0% of recent fares were non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Shanghai takes approximately 25h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9033 km.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Regular price: £637 - £1,241

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai is 637 GBP to 1241 GBP. The current lowest deal is 415 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 6.

now £415

Low £637

High £1,241

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

Cheapest

Flights from £725

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,579

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Hainan Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet UK

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£987

£657

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£766

£415

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£775

£474

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£765

£475

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£769

£493

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£757

£474

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

£814 → £416

49%

6 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 7

£788 → £413

48%

10 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 11

£756 → £390

48%

16 nights

Sep 19 - Oct 5

£776 → £414

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Edinburgh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Shanghai are below the typical level at $415.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median prices

Historically, November, June, and February offer lower median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 40m

The median flight duration from Edinburgh to Shanghai is 25 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are typical

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers deals on this route

Hainan Airlines has historically offered deals on flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai are offered frequently, typically every 30 days.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or tram)

💸 Flights from ~£510

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center.

💸 Flights from ~£506

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~175 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~£569

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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From EDI

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Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,520

$1,817

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From EDI

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Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,536

$1,817

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,817

Save $705

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Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,817

Save $705

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,817

Save $705

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,817

Save $705

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,817

Save $705

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,817

Save $705

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 23

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,522

$1,817

Save $705

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 10

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,542

$1,818

Save $724

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 09

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,550

$1,818

Save $732

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Sep 10

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,542

$1,818

Save $724

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can also help uncover better deals. Setting up price alerts may notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance, often several months before your departure, can sometimes result in lower fares. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring them over time may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with better prices.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may involve additional ground travel, the savings on airfare can occasionally be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience when considering this approach.

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Edinburgh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Shanghai takes approximately 25h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9033 km.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Regular price: £637 - £1,241

Prices are currently below the regular range for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai is 637 GBP to 1241 GBP. The current lowest deal is 415 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 6.

now £415

Low £637

High £1,241

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

November

Cheapest

Flights from £725

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,579

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Hainan Airlines

Ryanair

easyJet UK

Finnair

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Tue, Sep 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£987

£657

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£766

£415

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£775

£474

One-way

Sat, Sep 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£765

£475

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£769

£493

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Hainan Airlines

£757

£474

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

5 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 6

£814 → £416

49%

6 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 7

£788 → £413

48%

10 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 11

£756 → £390

48%

16 nights

Sep 19 - Oct 5

£776 → £414

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Edinburgh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Edinburgh to Shanghai are below the typical level at $415.

📅 Best time to fly

November offers the lowest median prices

Historically, November, June, and February offer lower median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 25h 40m

The median flight duration from Edinburgh to Shanghai is 25 hours and 40 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are typical

This route is connecting-dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers on connecting flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers deals on this route

Hainan Airlines has historically offered deals on flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai are offered frequently, typically every 30 days.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

Edinburgh Airport is a convenient departure point for flights to Shanghai, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~11 km from Edinburgh city center (reachable by car or tram)

💸 Flights from ~£510

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good option for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai.

📍 ~33 km from city center.

💸 Flights from ~£506

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,542

$1,818

Save $724

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Today’s best flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Edinburgh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Edinburgh - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 25h 40m

Connecting flights are typical

Hainan Airlines offers deals on this route

Deals are frequent for this route

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 10

Sep 09

Sep 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

Are direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Edinburgh to Shanghai flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Edinburgh to Shanghai flights?

Related routes

More routes from Edinburgh

Flights to Shanghai from other cities

Edinburgh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai

The cheapest time to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Edinburgh - Shanghai route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

November offers the lowest median prices

Flights typically take 25h 40m

Connecting flights are typical

Hainan Airlines offers deals on this route

Deals are frequent for this route

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

Best Elite deals to Shanghai

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 23

Sep 10

Sep 09

Sep 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

When should I book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?