Edinburgh to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Edinburgh to Shanghai is €376 with Ryanair UK (checked on 19 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €376, departing 2 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 19 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 3Check live prices for this route
- Airlines seen
- Air Algerie, Air China, China Eastern, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Ryanair UK, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Vueling (14)
- Typical journey time
- 28h 15m
About this route
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- Route distance
- 9,001 km
- Typical journey time
- 28h 15m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Ryanair, easyJet, Hainan Airlines, Finnair, Lufthansa, China Eastern, KLM, Swiss, Air China, Vueling (10)
- Alternative airports
- SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Edinburgh Airport (EDI) → Edinburgh, city gazetteer reference point (55.9502, -3.1875): ≈ 12 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest one-way fare we saw per airline
Cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Shanghai: Hainan Airlines, from €412 (checked 19 Oct 2026).
| Airline | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Hainan Airlines | €412Jan 6, 2027 | 12 |
| Ryanair | €414Nov 1, 2026 | 29 |
| China Eastern | €421Nov 26, 2026 | 5 |
| Finnair | €459Dec 2, 2026 | 8 |
| easyJet | €531Dec 31, 2026 | 9 |
| Lufthansa | €609Dec 26, 2026 | 4 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. An airline listed here had a fare on at least 3 departure days. Each figure is the lowest we saw, not a guaranteed fare. Connecting itineraries are included; the date is the departure day of that fare.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €376, found on 19 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
In our observations November 2026 is the cheapest month so far, at €376.
Are there direct flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Air Algerie, Air China, China Eastern, easyJet, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Hainan Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Ryanair UK, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Vueling (14).
How long does the flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai take?
Across the 72 fares Routavio observed, the average journey time is 28h 26m, including any stops. Individual departures vary; the fastest observed flight is listed in the route facts above.
How many of the observed Edinburgh to Shanghai fares were non-stop?
None of the 75 fares we observed was non-stop; every one included at least one stop. That describes our observations, not every flight that operates.
Which airline has the lowest fare from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Cheapest airline from Edinburgh to Shanghai: Hainan Airlines, from €412 (checked 19 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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