Cheap Flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Edinburgh (EDI)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh (SHA-EDI)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Qatar Airways offers one-way fares as low as US$357 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to EDI on Wed, Jun 3), while Finnair offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$732 departing on Thu, Jun 4 and returning on Thu, Jun 11.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh with the following airlines, including: easyJet Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• When is the best time to book flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Edinburgh is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

  To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Edinburgh, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Jun 3, with one-way flights priced at just US$357.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Qatar Airways.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Edinburgh travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Shanghai (SHA) to Edinburgh (EDI) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Edinburgh on April 27, 2026 with Qatar Airways, with prices starting at US$817.

• Which airports can I fly to for Edinburgh from Shanghai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Edinburgh, with Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Edinburgh Airport (SHA-EDI) is by far the most common option on this route: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

• Is there any time difference between Shanghai and Edinburgh?

  The time difference between Edinburgh and Shanghai is 8h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Shanghai to Edinburgh?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.