Cheapest airlines flights from Shanghai to Glasgow

You can pick from 2 carriers that fly from Shanghai to Glasgow including British Airways, Air China, , with Air China serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search cheap flights from Shanghai to Glasgow in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at €319, and round-trip tickets start at €766.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Glasgow are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Shanghai to Glasgow Flight Details

The distance between Shanghai and Glasgow is about 9,061.48 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price€319
Cheapest return ticket price€766
Cheapest monthOctober
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance9,061.48 km
Popular airlineBritish Airways

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Shanghai to Glasgow?

The cheapest time to fly from Shanghai to Glasgow: Jan 18 to Jan 25 — one-way prices start at €207.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Glasgow (SHA-GLA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Air China offers one-way fares as low as €319 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to GLA on Wed, Dec 17), while Lufthansa offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from €766 departing on Mon, Dec 22 and returning on Mon, Dec 29.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Shanghai to Glasgow with the following airlines, including: Air China Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • 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 Glasgow 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.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Glasgow, 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, Dec 17, with one-way flights priced at just €319.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Air China.
    · 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 Glasgow travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Glasgow is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Glasgow on December 9, 2025 with Air China, with prices starting at €763.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Glasgow, with Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Glasgow Airport (PVG-GLA) is by far the most common option on this route: Glasgow Airport (GLA) Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).
  • The time difference between Glasgow and Shanghai is 8h.
  • 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.