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Cheapest return flight
£588
Typical prices: £611-£681
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Sun 25/11Thu 29/11
SHA - EDI • 3 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£301
Typical prices: £270-£531
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Wed 7/2
SHA - EDI • 2 stops
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There are currently no direct flights between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Edinburgh. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh (SHA-EDI)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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20:35 - 16:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
27h 30m3 stops Xi'an Xianyang Vienna Intl Charleroi Brussels
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08:35 - 16:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 30m2 stops Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Beijing Capital
£588Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov
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18:50 - 12:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun London Gatwick
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08:35 - 18:45EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
26h 10m2 stops Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Beijing Capital
£668Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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19:50 - 13:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 45m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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14:10 - 09:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 05m2 stops Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl Beijing Capital
£678Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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21:45 - 22:15SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 30m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Amsterdam Schiphol
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07:00 - 21:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
30h 50m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Beijing Daxing Intl
£685Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
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17:50 - 12:40SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
26h 50m2 stops Xi'an Xianyang Vienna Intl
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08:35 - 16:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 30m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Frankfurt am Main Beijing Capital
£772Multiple Airlines
Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
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20:00 - 16:05SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 05m3 stops Xi'an Xianyang Vienna Intl Charleroi Brussels
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08:35 - 16:05EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
23h 30m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Frankfurt am Main Beijing Capital
£787Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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08:55 - 23:15SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Kastrup Copenhagen
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05:40 - 13:55EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
24h 15m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Kastrup Copenhagen Beijing Capital
£798Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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08:55 - 23:15SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 20m2 stops Beijing Capital Kastrup Copenhagen
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13:55 - 16:55EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 00m2 stops Kastrup Copenhagen Beijing Capital
£824Multiple Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
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08:55 - 18:25SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Kastrup Copenhagen
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05:40 - 10:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 55m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Brussels Bruxelles-National Beijing Capital
£843Multiple Airlines
Thu, 10 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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20:55 - 06:35SHA  Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 40m1 stop Beijing Capital
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18:25 - 09:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
31h 10m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Beijing Capital
£923Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights

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What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

Flights via Beijing Capital (PEK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £681. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh stopovers at 10h 09m over the past 3 months.

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Key details for Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh flights

Cheapest flight

£301
One-way flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh

When to book flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

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Your Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh.

  • How long is a flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    A direct flight from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh takes 00m, covering 5,593 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £588 to £2,115. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh looking right now?

    One-way fares from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £350, which is 17% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh usually depart from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl (SHA) and arrive at Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh pass through Beijing Capital (PEK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport to Edinburgh. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £611 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £681, a difference of £71.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What is the time difference between Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport and Edinburgh?

    Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (British Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Edinburgh?

    Some of the most popular sights in Edinburgh are Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre, Edinburgh Castle, and Usher Hall. These are among the most viewed places in Edinburgh on KAYAK.

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