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Flight deals from Edinburgh to Shanghai Pudong

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Pudong? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Shanghai.553 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sun, 1 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 1 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 553 €, select.
Shanghai.565 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Mon, 19 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 565 €, select.
Shanghai.615 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 13 Oct, returning Sat, 25 Oct.Return flight with Finnair and Juneyao Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 13 Oct, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Juneyao Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 615 €, select.
Shanghai.618 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Apr, returning Tue, 24 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 27 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 24 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 618 €, select.
Shanghai.619 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Mon, 16 Jun.Return flight with Ryanair and Lufthansa.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Lufthansa, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 619 €, select.
Shanghai.621 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Apr, returning Mon, 26 May.Return flight with Ryanair and Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 621 €, select.
Shanghai.622 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Tue, 14 Oct.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Tue, 14 Oct, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 622 €, select.
Shanghai.640 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 19 Mar, returning Sun, 29 Mar.Return flight with Finnair.Outbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 19 Mar, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with Finnair, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sun, 29 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From 640 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Pudong

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Shanghai Pudong flights are currently cheapest in May.
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May
from 565 €
Jun
from 619 €
Jul
from 737 €
Aug
from 873 €
Sep
from 669 €
Oct
from 615 €
Nov
from 662 €
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Feb
from 681 €
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from 640 €

Edinburgh to Shanghai Pudong: 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 Pudong.

Edinburgh to Shanghai: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found553 €
Cheapest month to flyMay

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

The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Shanghai Pudong is 553 €. 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 Pudong. But we found flights with one or more stops from 553 €.
As of April 2025, there are no flights flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Pudong.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Shanghai Pudong is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong Airport on Thursday, 22 May 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Edinburgh Airport and Shanghai Pudong 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 Pudong 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, Ryanair offers the cheapest flight tickets to Shanghai Pudong.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG): what you need to know

  • Shanghai's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Shanghai eight hours ahead of Edinburgh.

  • Your EDI to PVG flight won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EDI and PVG:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Beijing Capital International Airport

    • Charles de Gaulle Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • 270 € is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport flight. Return flights start from 553 €. These prices may change based on availability.

  • It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from EDI to PVG. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from EDI to PVG is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.

  • Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport.

Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • Of the flights that depart from Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% arrive on time at their destination.

  • Central Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • Expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near EDI? If you're catching an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

Getting from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) to central Shanghai

  • PVG is located at No.300 Qihang Road.

  • From Shanghai Pudong International Airport, Shanghai is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.

When to fly to Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Shanghai. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.

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

  • If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from EDI to PVG in January. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of China

  • Shanghai has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 274 kilometres west of Shanghai, a trip to Nanjing will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Sun Yat-sen Mausoleum, Nanjing City Wall and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.

  • Suzhou is another essential stop in China and is around 80 kilometres west of Shanghai. No trip is complete without dropping by Lotus Peak, Tianpingshan and Shangfang Tower.

Plan the rest of your trip from Edinburgh to Shanghai

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