EDI - SHA

£384 Find Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai departing on 10/9. 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 Edinburgh to Shanghai, 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 Edinburgh to Shanghai, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
£756
Typical prices: £900-£774
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/7Wed 15/7
EDI - SHA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
£384
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/9
EDI - SHA • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from £820 (return)
Best reviews • 8.3 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Shanghai. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg £524 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 54m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai (EDI-SHA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
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06:00 - 18:25
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SHA
29h 25m
2 stops
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20:00 - 17:25
SHA
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EDI
28h 25m
2 stops
£756Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 29 Oct
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07:45 - 10:00
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SHA
19h 15m
2 stops
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19:35 - 06:35
SHA
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EDI
19h 00m
1 stop
£767Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep
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07:20 - 20:45
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SHA
30h 25m
2 stops
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08:10 - 21:50
SHA
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EDI
20h 40m
2 stops
£772Multiple Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
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12:00 - 17:45
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SHA
22h 45m
1 stop
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19:00 - 07:00
SHA
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EDI
19h 00m
1 stop
£820Hainan Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Sun, 12 Jul
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12:00 - 10:55
EDI
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SHA
15h 55m
1 stop
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12:10 - 07:00
SHA
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EDI
25h 50m
1 stop
£820Hainan Airlines
Wed, 1 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
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12:00 - 10:00
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SHA
15h 00m
1 stop
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11:15 - 07:00
SHA
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EDI
26h 45m
1 stop
£823Hainan Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Mon, 13 Jul
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12:00 - 19:00
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SHA
24h 00m
1 stop
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11:15 - 07:00
SHA
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EDI
26h 45m
1 stop
£823Hainan Airlines
Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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12:00 - 23:05
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SHA
28h 05m
1 stop
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08:35 - 07:35
SHA
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EDI
30h 00m
1 stop
£828Hainan Airlines
Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 5 Aug
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15:25 - 18:20
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SHA
19h 55m
2 stops
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08:35 - 22:20
SHA
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EDI
20h 45m
2 stops
£832China Southern
Mon, 13 Jul - Wed, 15 Jul
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12:00 - 10:00
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SHA
15h 00m
1 stop
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12:10 - 07:00
SHA
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EDI
25h 50m
1 stop
£838Hainan Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Edinburgh to Shanghai flights

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

How much is a return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport departing in July.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost £496 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,118 and £1,012 respectively.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£384
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Shanghai 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 Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport was £384 for a one-way ticket and £756 for a return.

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

    Edinburgh airport is called Edinburgh Turnhouse and the only airport in Shanghai Hongqiao Intl is Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, Hainan Airlines or Turkish Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai are Hainan Airlines and Turkish Airlines. With an average price for the route of £805 and an overall rating of 8.3, Hainan Airlines is the most popular choice. Turkish Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £601 and an overall rating of 7.4.

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

    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 Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl.

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

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

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

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl with an airline and back to Edinburgh with another airline.

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

    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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl from Edinburgh up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8.3
Hainan AirlinesOverall score based on 66 reviews
8.3Food
8.8Crew
7.7Entertainment
8.1Comfort
8.5Boarding
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The seats and service exceeded expectation for the price I paid for.

8.0 ExcellentDamien, Apr 2026
HKG - HAK
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The seats and service exceeded expectation for the price I paid for.

My first time flying Hainan Airlines. Boarding process was easy and quick. Staff was friendly and helpful. Food was a simple, hot meal which we don’t see much any more on short flights in the US. Only water, coffee or tea to drink but it was only a two hour flight. Overall pleasing experience.

The absolute worst experience I’ve ever had flying. I am a regular flyer and was transferring from Seoul to Beijing to the USA. I was told the companies were partnered so no need to pick up my baggage, I got through eventually after a terribly confusing airport and unhelpful staff, had issues with the check in counter where they didn’t understand my baggage tag from the previous airline and that my bag needed transferring (which as a company partnership they should have communication like this) and then I got through extremely stressful security with multiple stops and the plane was poor quality (same exact quality as my 1.5 hour flight there) for a 16 hour flight with poor food quality, slow trash service, and less than 15 movies total for flight options I was absolutely over it. My only good thing was I was lucky enough to be sitting by myself in a row

Great although I believe they are able to redistuibute the passangers in a more comfortable way if the flight is not full dor such long flights. Unless the seats are paid for, of coruse.

Good flight, on time. The aircraft was old and the seats lost their shapes. Food was just acceptable.

Two hours delayed departure ! Lost one of our luggage! Two days later found the luggage, again waiting for more than two hours to get the lost luggage because locked at other airline office.

Hainan Airlines was amongst the best. It's sad to see her becoming just mediocre. I recommended her as outstanding. I won't recommend her again.

Such amazing service! Wonderful flight attendants who actually care about the passengers and go out of their way to make our journey easier!!

They asked how much cash i have . I said no cash they said bring cash from atm . Why they even care about my cash.

Flight was scheduled to depart at 1210 hrs. It was delayed 1 hour 20 minutes (maybe for air traffic control reasons). The seats were worn out and very uncomfortable. Lunch was typical for airline. Flight free were friendly.

Absolutely horrible aircraft with hard open ended wires hanging below the seats which were hurting. No phone charging outlets for a combined 15 hours long haul. Absolutely garbage service!

Food could of been a bit more premium, but everything was excellent. LOVED the innovative boarding drinks and terrific service!

The boarding was not as organized as what I experienced in Houston. We were able to depart on time and landed in Lagos as scheduled.

Very bad boarding staff. I was flying business. We were stashed in a bus as much as it could be filled with business then economy passengers. By the time we have reached the plane we have waithed 10 more minutes inside the bus mext to the plane because of some documental work in the plane. I guess TGS -Turkish Airlines Ground Services forgot yo radio the plane if it was ready.

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff could have been friendlier and offered drinks more often

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The local Turkish Airlines staff in Helsinki isn’t not aware of immigration laws of Singapore and wanted to refuse even our first boarding and threatened us with deportation on our own from Singapore. We had the next connection to Istanbul and then Singapore. The airline’s online check in system is requesting the visa to download and doesn’t have any option for 96 hrs VFTF passengers. So in general we made the complaint to the airline, as the boarding experience was awful due to unprofessional staff that doesn’t check or want to check the exceptions in the global system.

The connecting flight experience was okay. Flight crew's service were great upon settling. However, it wasn't the same as previous flight. Flight crew were okay - friendly, however, not as accommodating.

Excellent staff despite some trying passenger situations. Very impressed with their good attitudes and kindness.

This was my first time ever flying China Eatern and it will not be my last. I was very satisfied with my whole experience and trip. Thank you very much and until soon.

It was just fine. The sirlines did live up fully to my expectation.

The flight was delayed. The staff made us wait in the room that is too small and it was crowded and with no seats available for waiting. They did not tell us why the delay occurred.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking at the gate, then there was another ticket checking at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Not sure which idiot made this absolutely unnecessary arrangement.

While boarding at PVG, there was a ticket checking by the gate, then there was another ticket checking right at the bottom of the escalator, which created quite a dangerous congestion. Don't understand why the duplication?

I was traveling alone with an infant, so the crew was incredibly helpful. Both the international and subsequent domestic flights were impeccable.

Plane was good. But food was bad and air host was so rude. I will never fly with China Eastern again

The flight was delayed by 2 hours, although to their credit they delayed my connecting flight so people could reach it. Also their site is a nightmare to navigate on a phone. Everything else was good.

The ticket was last minute buy so no concerns about the pricing this time, but the crew in general could have been more accommodating, helpful.

CTU-KMG-CNX with 1.5 hr connection at KMG. Doable but just barely bc immigration exit from China is at the last flight leg, here: KMG to CNX. We hauled out of the domestic terminal to reenter at the international departures (luggage checked thru to CNX thankfully). Immigration had only two agents, even though KMG gets a HUGE number of foreigners. It took forever for such a shot line. Then security also took a while, so I just just made the connection. Recommend if you exit China with domestic international transfer, plan for 2+ hrs to avoid a heart attack. Airline personnel don’t suffer if you miss the flight, you do. Plan accordingly.

Seats not as comfortable as I had hoped. Food was very nice, service was fine. Entertainment options very nice. Had thought the premium economy was a more plus 2-3-2 layout but it was a 2-4-2 with seats not as wide as I had expected.

I flew four flights on British Airways within two weeks. I was unable to download the boarding pass to my phone for any of the four flights. I could check-in for my flight but the system would not give me boarding pass. I tried multiple ways and multiple times. I discovered many other passengers also had the same issue with their boarding passes. No explanation or acknowledgement by BA.

The crew and flight was fine and enjoyable…unfortunately, when I arrived to Bari and received my checked luggage(that I bought for this first trip to Europe), one of bags had a huge dent in it and the other had a completely damaged/broken wheel that made it very difficult to travel the rest of my time in Italy. Very disappointing and frustrating!

The plane was a long way from departure lounge. The plane looked tired but got us there.

Lovely big plane. Excellent take off and landing. Cabin crew were so nice. Flight in time no delays

Because our ABZ-LHR flight was cancelled by BA for reasons they refuse to tell us--not weather--we did not make this flight and were booked on the following day. BA offered no assistance to us on the phone or in the airport, and we had to find a hotel at Heathrow on our own.

BA Canceled this flight and put us on a flight leaving Aberdeen at 8:00 PM, delaying our return to the states by a full day. The cancellation caused us expenses in both Aberdeen and London and BA was completely unhelpful on the phone and at the airport.

Horrible - flight was delayed by 6 hours - we boarded, were made to de-board due some technical fault; aircraft changed; special meals request on new flight - all went awry. Landed in Dulles airport; breezed thru immigration; as Business Class passengers or baggage was delivered almost 90 minutes after landing; air tags indicated the bags were just near the carousel but the unhelpful BA staff - Maria and Ghina refused to give any update - palming it off on some imaginary invisible “manager” despite air tags evidence showing it right there. So about 50-60 passengers waiting and getting infuriatingly impatient for their bags coz one container was not delivered. Finally after much argument by some other passengers Maria condescended to go to the “ramp” and within 5 minutes the baggage was delivered miraculously. Question is why couldn’t she have done it one hour earlier ? Poor poor experience once again on Business Class BA.

Poor service, antiquated plane with 2-3-2. B-class config upstairs. Tight and not comfortable—not what I expected for paying B-class! AND my bag didn’t make the transfer, bag will be delivered the day after it lands!

Cheap Flight Fares would not provide booking info. I canceled the reservation and we arbitrated with American Express. They provided erroneous info to Amex and it was determined that C.F.F. deserved the price of the ticket. Worse experience I've ever had.

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