Cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • China Eastern Airlines
  • British Airways
  • Air France

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Glasgow to Shanghai.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • KLM
  • Lufthansa
  • Emirates

These airlines fly from Glasgow to Shanghai, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

15 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Glasgow to Shanghai.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Glasgow/Shanghai route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Shanghai and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Glasgow to Shanghai

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Glasgow to Shanghai. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. China Eastern Airlines is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for them! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Glasgow to Shanghai on 29/06/2026 at 14:00 for £71.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 10 airlines that operate the 7,200 km flight from Glasgow to Shanghai.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Traveling during the off-peak season can also save you money. A popular and affordable airline for this route is China Eastern Airlines, with an average flight duration of 15 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money!