Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai

from as little as £490

15 nights in Shanghai, departing Edinburgh on 30 / Sep / 2024 with Virgin Atlantic (price found 44 hours ago)

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over 447 flights. 30 / Sep / 2024 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Shanghai route. There are around 164 flights on any given week from the UK to Shanghai and the cheapest month to fly right now is September.

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There are 164 direct and indirect flights connecting Edinburgh and Shanghai every week, with the journey taking 20 hrs 25 mins on average. Scroll through your results to compare flight times and prices – the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai is currently sitting at £490.

Lufthansa, KLM & China Eastern Airlines are the most popular airlines for flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai. The most expensive time of year to fly to China is June, while you'll find cheaper flights in November. Adjust your search options to look by month, and see how much you could save if you fly during low season.

Shanghai actually has one airports to choose from – but Shanghai Pu Dong Airport (PVG) is the usually the cheapest option. If you need to fly into a specific airport, adjust your search to focus on those flights. The most popular airlines include Lufthansa, KLM & China Eastern Airlines.

If you can’t find flights that suit you, consider flying to a another part of China. Today alone, Netflights has scanned 447 flights worldwide, so we're confident you'll be able to find one for you.

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