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

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers. However, they are not always the most budget-friendly choice. Flights with one or more connections can often be cheaper, so it's worth comparing both options based on your priorities for cost and travel duration.

Can flexible travel dates help on Edinburgh to Shanghai flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can significantly impact the price of your flight. Flying on weekdays or during off-peak seasons often results in lower fares compared to weekends or popular holiday periods. Adjusting your departure or return by a few days may unlock better deals.

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 meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Factor these into your total travel budget to avoid surprises.

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£656
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Edinburgh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

A typical journey from Edinburgh to Shanghai involves fares that are typically $688–$921, with a median of $785. Right now, fares for this route are significantly below the typical level, with only 4% of recent fares classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for travelers.

For those seeking cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, the cheapest time to fly is often November, with a median fare of $725. Following closely, June also offers competitive prices with a median of $731, and February presents another affordable option at a median of $761. Planning your trip during these months could result in more favorable pricing.

When considering the duration of your travel, a typical journey from Edinburgh to Shanghai takes approximately 25h 40m, including connections. Most itineraries on this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers when connecting being 2. This indicates that direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai are not a common option, and travelers should anticipate layovers.

The distance between Edinburgh and Shanghai is substantial, covering approximately 9033 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning travelers should prepare for extended travel times and potential time zone changes.

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Regular price: £685 - £1,433

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai is 685 GBP to 1433 GBP. The current lowest deal is 515 GBP with Hainan Airlines for travel from Jan 11-Jan 17.

now £515

Low £685

High £1,433

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

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£1,220

£745

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

easyJet UK

£1,035

£609

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£973

£653

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

£918

£583

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

£803

£583

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£1,063

£697

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

£1,220 → £745

39%

7 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 20

£1,035 → £609

41%

1 night

Aug 19 - Aug 20

£1,063 → £697

34%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

£997 → £657

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Edinburgh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Edinburgh to Shanghai are below the typical level at $515.

📅 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

Flights are typically 25h 40m

Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai typically take 25h 40m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available in recent data.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers deals

Hainan Airlines has recently offered deals on this route, including a $515 fare via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often over the last 30 days.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$761

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.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$761

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 ~£596

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Shanghai

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Best Elite deals to Shanghai

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From EDI

Elite

Dec 13

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$5,361

$3,474

Save $1,887

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Aug 30

Shanghai, China

92% AI deal score

$2,704

$1,826

Save $878

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Aug 24

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$4,846

$3,337

Save $1,509

Aegean Airlines, +1

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Aug 07

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$4,843

$3,350

Save $1,493

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Aug 07

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$4,854

$3,384

Save $1,470

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Aug 07

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$4,829

$3,386

Save $1,443

Swiss International Air Lines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Aug 17

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$4,805

$3,419

Save $1,386

Austrian Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 14

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,258

$3,551

Save $1,707

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 11

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,255

$3,551

Save $1,704

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 11

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,323

$3,551

Save $1,772

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Dec 14

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$5,326

$3,551

Save $1,775

Hainan Airlines

Business Class

From EDI

Elite

Oct 21

Shanghai, China

91% AI deal score

$2,536

$1,843

Save $693

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. Using flight comparison sites can help you compare prices across various airlines and booking platforms. Setting up price alerts may also notify you when fares drop for your desired route.

Booking in advance can often secure better prices, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over a few weeks may help you identify a good booking window. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with lower prices.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings on airfare can be significant. Always factor in the cost and convenience of ground transportation to and from alternative airports.

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Edinburgh to Shanghai: Overview

Insights for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

How much is a round trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Regular price: £685 - £1,433

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai is 685 GBP to 1433 GBP. The current lowest deal is 515 GBP with Hainan Airlines for travel from Jan 11-Jan 17.

now £515

Low £685

High £1,433

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

Swiss International Air Lines

Last-minute flights going from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Mon, Aug 10

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£1,220

£745

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

easyJet UK

£1,035

£609

One-way

Sat, Aug 15

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£973

£653

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

£918

£583

One-way

Tue, Aug 18

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Hainan Airlines

£803

£583

One-way

Wed, Aug 19

⌛ Last-Minute

EDI - Shanghai

Edinburgh (EDI) - Shanghai (SHA)

Ryanair

£1,063

£697

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 14

£1,220 → £745

39%

7 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 20

£1,035 → £609

41%

1 night

Aug 19 - Aug 20

£1,063 → £697

34%

3 nights

Aug 25 - Aug 28

£997 → £657

34%

Popular Airports to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Edinburgh - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Edinburgh to Shanghai are below the typical level at $515.

📅 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

Flights are typically 25h 40m

Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai typically take 25h 40m, with a median of 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with no direct flights available in recent data.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines offers deals

Hainan Airlines has recently offered deals on this route, including a $515 fare via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai are frequent, appearing often over the last 30 days.

Edinburgh main airports to depart from

Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~10 km from Edinburgh (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$761

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.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$761

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

$2,536

$1,843

Save $693

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 is historically cheapest

Flights are typically 25h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent

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

Dec 13

Aug 30

Aug 24

Aug 07

Aug 07

Aug 07

Aug 17

Dec 14

Dec 11

Dec 11

Dec 14

Oct 21

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 is historically cheapest

Flights are typically 25h 40m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines offers deals

Deals are frequent

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

Dec 13

Aug 30

Aug 24

Aug 07

Aug 07

Aug 07

Aug 17

Dec 14

Dec 11

Dec 11

Dec 14

Oct 21

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?