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Origin airport IATA code
GLA
Destination airport IATA code
SHA

Shanghai Flight Information

Traveling From
Edinburgh
Origin Airport IATA Code
GLA
Traveling To
Shanghai
Destination Airport IATA Code
SHA
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Frequently asked questions

What are the best airports for Edinburgh to Shanghai flights?
There are a number of ways to journey from Edinburgh to Shanghai. Be inspired with these frequently flown routes:

  • Edinburgh (EDI) to Shanghai (PVG-Pudong Intl.) - 10 flights per week
  • Glasgow Intl. Airport (GLA) to Pudong Intl. Airport (PVG) - 3 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Whether you want fantastic customer service or nicer in-flight food, you’ll find several airlines offering flights between Edinburgh and Shanghai to choose from. Many avid jetsetters book tickets with Lufthansa, which offers 26 flights each month. But if you’d like to be sure that you’ve gotten the biggest bang for your buck, consider other options. Air France is another amazing option and offers 21 flights per month.
How many flights are there from Edinburgh to Shanghai?
Whether you’d rather jet off to Shanghai on a weekday or you’d prefer to start your getaway on the weekend, you’re sure to find a flight that’s ideal for you. Choose from 10 flights which operate weekly between Edinburgh and Shanghai.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Edinburgh to Shanghai is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

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Every day between Edinburgh and Shanghai,  flights from airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with , you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the between null and null, let us know! 

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We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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Place to stay after flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

Central Hotel Shanghai

4 out of 5
No 555 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and Old ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
"Overall good. I am not really happy with the receptionist service. Communication n flexibality"

Reviewed on 6 Mar 2024

Central Hotel Shanghai
Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai

4 out of 5
505 Nanjing Road East, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4-star spa hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants and breakfast. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and Old Chinese City ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Great choice for a first-time visitor
"Very central location on Nanjing (East) Rd which was perfect for a first time stay in Shanghai. Really liked the hotel which was particularly busy at the time I stayed (Chinese New Year). Great breakfast selection. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Would happily return."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

Radisson Collection Hyland Shanghai
The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai

5 out of 5
88 Henan Central Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Nanjing Road Shopping District and Old Chinese ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (946 reviews)
Great stay
"Excellent experience with westin. Perfect room and perfect breakfast."

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2024

The Westin Bund Center, Shanghai
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Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai

5 out of 5
33 Fu Cheng Road, Pudong, Shanghai
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 indoor pools and 6 restaurants. Popular attractions Shanghai World Financial Center and IFC ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (630 reviews)
Short stay
"Very nice hotel with excellent views over the river. Lots of shops and restaurants in easy walking distance too."

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024

Pudong Shangri-La, Shanghai
Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai

4.5 out of 5
505 Jiujiang Road, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
"Very convenient and location is great!"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2024

Grand Central Hotel Shanghai
The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi

5 out of 5
No.99 Madang Road, Luwan District, Shanghai, Shanghai
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Shanghai. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (781 reviews)
"The property has a convenient location and is great for business travel. However the rooms are dated and worn, a renovation of the property is needed, they’re no longer fit for a five star hotel."

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2024

The Langham, Shanghai, Xintiandi
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