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Shanghai to Edinburgh flights

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Flight Duration 20 h and 20 m Flights between Shanghai and Edinburgh take, on average, 20 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £1,489 Cheapest price for a one-way flight between Shanghai with Edinburgh found by our customers in the last 72 hours
High season July According to search data from our customers, July is the busiest time to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh
Best time to book December According to real data December is the most popular time to book a flight to Edinburgh when departing from Shanghai

Cheap last minute flights to Edinburgh

Latest deals and top flight routes from Shanghai airports.

Departure Mon, 30 May Return Mon, 06 Jun
SHA Shanghai
EDI Edinburgh
return from £10,791
Departure Tue, 07 Jun Return Tue, 14 Jun
SHA Shanghai
EDI Edinburgh
return from £1,489
Flight route information
Find out further information on Shanghai and Edinburgh to help you prepare for your trip.
Currency and price comparison
Train
Local, one-way ticket
280%

Trains are 280% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Shanghai.
Shanghai
£0.48
Edinburgh
£1.8
Meal
Mid-priced restaurant
220%

The average meal is 220% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Shanghai.
Shanghai
£4.68
Edinburgh
£15
Taxi
Standard daytime start rate
60%

Taxis are 60% more expensive in Edinburgh than in Shanghai.
Shanghai
£1.92
Edinburgh
£3
Coffee
Regular cappuccino
21%

Coffee in Edinburgh is 21% cheaper than in Shanghai.
Shanghai
£3.64
Edinburgh
£2.89
Shanghai airports
  • ( Hongqiao (SHA)
    How far from city centre: 4 miles
  • ( Pu Dong (PVG)
    How far from city centre: 19 miles
Edinburgh airports
  • ( Turnhouse (EDI)
    How far from city centre: 6 miles
  • ( Glasgow Scotland (GLA)
    How far from city centre: 42 miles
  • ( Prestwick (PIK)
    How far from city centre: 63 miles
K Distance: 5594 miles

Search for flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

Find cheap flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh with the Opodo search engine. Whether it’s on business, for a relaxing holiday or to visit loved ones, you will find all the best deals on flights from Shanghai with Opodo, featuring cheap flights by all the top low cost and standard airlines. By simply entering your preferences in our speedy search engine, a large selection of options will be returned from which you just need to select the best deal that works for you. We’ll do the rest! Alternatively, if you are flexible on dates or an early bird, discover the cheapest day to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh to ensure you get the best price. Find exclusive discounts by downloading the Opodo App and subscribing to our newsletter to stay in touch with the best offers on flights, hotels and more. Finally, don’t forget to book a hotel or car hire to complete your journey, all of which you will find on Opodo, your one-stop travel shop. Then just sit back and relax and enjoy your holidays!

Frequent asked questions about flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh

😷 Is it safe to travel from Shanghai to Edinburgh during the Covid-19 situation?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions United Kingdom may apply when travelling from Shanghai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
🔍 How can I find cheap flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh is 1489£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
💰 Is Edinburgh expensive to visit compared to Shanghai?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Edinburgh costs an average of 3.00 GBP, 56% more expensive than Shanghai, with a fare of 1.92 GBP, while train tickets costs 275% more in Edinburgh: 1.80 GBP against 0.48 GBP in Shanghai. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 15.00 GBP in Edinburgh, 221% more than the 4.68 GBP in Shanghai. The price of the coffee is around 21% cheaper in Edinburgh, with an average of 2.89 GBP, while in Shanghai the coffee costs 3.64 GBP.
📉 When is the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh?
The most popular months to book a trip from Shanghai to Edinburgh are December, May and March, based on the searches of our customers.
📅 When is the best time to travel from Shanghai to Edinburgh?
The best time of the year to go to Edinburgh when flying from Shanghai depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Edinburgh from Shanghai in terms of searches from our customer, followed by January and September. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, October and March are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Shanghai -  Edinburgh.
🕑 How long does the flight take to go from Shanghai to Edinburgh?
The total flight time between Shanghai and Edinburgh is of around 20:20 hours on average, considering an average distance of 12,601 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
🌡️ How is the weather in Edinburgh compared to Shanghai?
While in Shanghai the temperatures can reach an average of 37.03 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 12.0 mm ,Edinburgh's temperatures can go up to 24.09 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -4.11 ºC in Edinburgh, compared to the -2.66 ºC average degrees reported in Shanghai. During the winter period, Shanghai can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Edinburgh have an average of 3.0 mm rain level.
Airlines with indirect flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh are:
  • Virgin Atlantic, stoping in London for 95 minutes minimun.
  • Hainan Airlines, with 715 minutes scale in Beijing.
  • Hainan Airlines, with 715 minutes scale in Beijing.
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