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      Flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 585 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Shanghai.582 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 582 €, select.
      Shanghai.584 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 584 €, select.
      Shanghai.585 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Tue, 29 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 585 €, select.
      Shanghai.588 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 588 €, select.
      Shanghai.595 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Dec, returning Sun, 6 Dec.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 4 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 6 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 595 €, select.
      Shanghai.598 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 27 Nov, returning Sun, 13 Dec.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 27 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 13 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 598 €, select.
      Shanghai.601 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Oct, returning Thu, 24 Dec.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 19 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 24 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 601 €, select.
      Shanghai.612 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Thu, 19 Nov.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 19 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 612 €, select.
      Shanghai.623 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep, returning Thu, 31 Dec.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 31 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 623 €, select.
      Shanghai.670 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 Aug, returning Fri, 16 Oct.Return flight with Ryanair and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 22 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 670 €, select.
      Shanghai.675 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with easyJet and China Southern.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with China Southern, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 675 €, select.
      Shanghai.748 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Wed, 25 Nov.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Wed, 25 Nov, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 748 €, select.
      Shanghai.772 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with easyJet and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 772 €, select.
      Shanghai.773 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 18 Jan, returning Thu, 28 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 18 Jan, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 773 €, select.
      Shanghai.780 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 19 Mar, returning Thu, 25 Mar.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 19 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 780 €, select.
      Shanghai.780 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov, returning Fri, 22 Jan.Return flight with Ryanair and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Hongqiao.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Hongqiao on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 780 €, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao flights are currently cheapest in October.
      Aug
      from 782 €
      Sep
      from 585 €
      Oct
      from 584 €
      Nov
      from 612 €
      Dec
      from 595 €
      Jan
      from 773 €
      Feb
      from 790 €
      Mar
      from 780 €
      Apr
      from 1.232 €
      May
      from 1.750 €
      Jun
      from 1.917 €
      Jul
      from 1.372 €

      Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from Edinburgh to Shanghai below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Shanghai Hongqiao.

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      Edinburgh to Shanghai: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight found582 €
      Cheapest month to flySeptember

      Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao is 582 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao. But we found flights with one or more stops from 582 €.
      As of August 2026, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao.
      The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport on Monday, 28 September 2026.
      No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Shanghai is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Hainan Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Hongqiao.

      Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA): what you need to know

      • The timezone in Shanghai is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Edinburgh.

      • Give yourself enough time to make your EDI to SHA flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

      • Travelling during a peak month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

      • Take a detour to a new city or break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport. Many passengers pass through Beijing Capital International Airport when flying between EDI and SHA.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

      • 344 € is the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport flight. Return flights start at 582 €. These fares can change based on demand and availability.

      • It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from EDI to SHA. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

      • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport throughout the month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.

      • Save time searching for cheap flights from EDI to SHA by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport.

      Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

      • 67.94% of flights that depart Edinburgh Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

      • To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it'll take around 30 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

      • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 40 minutes.

      • Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near EDI. Whether you've booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:

      Arriving at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

      Getting from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) to central Shanghai

      • SHA is located at 700 Yingbin 1st Rd.

      • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Shanghai. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.

      When to fly to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)

      • The quietest month for a flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Shanghai based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.

      • The warmest month in Shanghai is August, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF). Lock in your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

      • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EDI to SHA sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

      Explore more of China

      • You've seen Shanghai, now it's time to explore more of China. Journey around 274 kilometres west to Nanjing to check off its leading attractions. From Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum to Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

      • Around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

      Plan the rest of your trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.