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£273 Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh departing on 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Shanghai to Edinburgh, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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07:20 - 09:20PVG-EDI
33h 00m2 stops
06:10 - 10:10EDI-PVG
45h 00m2 stops
Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
11:00 - 21:35PVG-EDI
17h 35m1 stop
07:05 - 07:55EDI-PVG
17h 50m1 stop
£721British Airways
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Fri, 24 May - Tue, 28 May
11:15 - 23:05PVG-EDI
18h 50m1 stop
06:00 - 09:25EDI-PVG
20h 25m1 stop
£837KLM
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Sat, 1 Jun - Sun, 30 Jun
11:15 - 08:25PVG-EDI
28h 10m1 stop
11:25 - 09:25EDI-PVG
15h 00m1 stop
£853KLM
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Tue, 24 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
19:00 - 07:00SHA-EDI
19h 00m1 stop
12:00 - 10:55EDI-SHA
15h 55m1 stop
£883Hainan Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct
00:35 - 13:10PVG-EDI
19h 35m1 stop
09:00 - 16:30EDI-PVG
24h 30m2 stops
£884Qatar Airways
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Thu, 23 May - Tue, 28 May
00:35 - 18:45PVG-EDI
25h 10m2 stops
14:45 - 16:30EDI-PVG
18h 45m1 stop
£911Qatar Airways
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Sun, 22 Sep - Thu, 3 Oct
21:10 - 17:15PVG-EDI
27h 05m1 stop
18:00 - 18:15EDI-PVG
17h 15m1 stop
£916Finnair
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Mon, 23 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct
21:10 - 17:15PVG-EDI
27h 05m1 stop
18:00 - 18:15EDI-PVG
17h 15m1 stop
£958Finnair
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Wed, 25 Sep - Sat, 5 Oct
19:00 - 11:30SHA-EDI
23h 30m2 stops
12:00 - 10:00EDI-SHA
15h 00m1 stop
£1,079Hainan Airlines
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Tue, 24 Sep - Fri, 4 Oct

Flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

The average price of all flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If you are looking for a flight deal from Shanghai to Edinburgh, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Edinburgh, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Shanghai to Edinburgh were found on British Airways (£721) and KLM (£837). Hainan Airlines proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £273.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Cheapest flight

£273
Flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl to Edinburgh

When to book flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Shanghai to Edinburgh based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

  • What is the cheapest flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh was £343 for a one-way ticket and £852 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Shanghai has 2 major airports: Shanghai Pu Dong and Shanghai Hongqiao Intl. Edinburgh Turnhouse is the only airport in Edinburgh. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Shanghai and Edinburgh, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Edinburgh from Shanghai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Edinburgh with an airline and back to Shanghai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Edinburgh from Shanghai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Cheapest flights to Edinburgh from Shanghai found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
3/6Mon
2 stopsHainan Airlines
31h 15mSHA-EDI
£273
3/6Mon
2 stopsHainan Airlines
31h 25mPVG-EDI
£273
23/6Sun
1 stopHainan Airlines
29h 40mSHA-EDI
£317
3/6Mon
1 stopFinnair
27h 05mPVG-EDI
£332
22/6Sat
1 stopQatar Airways
19h 35mPVG-EDI
£420
2/6Sun
1 stopQatar Airways
36h 55mPVG-EDI
£422
3/6Mon
3 stops
44h 00mSHA-EDI
£429
7/9Sat
1 stopTurkish Airlines
24h 25mPVG-EDI
£469
3/6Mon
3 stops
28h 40mSHA-EDI
£480
1/9Sun
1 stopTurkish Airlines
18h 15mPVG-EDI
£522

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