Cheap Flights From Edinburgh To Shanghai

February shows the lowest fares across most carriers, though prices rise steadily through spring into summer when families travel. September and October return to moderate levels before the holiday surge begins in November. Book on weekdays rather than weekends whenever possible, and aim for four to eight weeks ahead of departure for better selection without premium pricing.

This route splits between full-service carriers and regional operators rather than low-cost models. British Airways, Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Finnair, Austrian and Edelweiss Air all offer full-service connections with included meals and checked baggage. Lufthansa City Airlines and Nordic Regional Airlines operate shorter segments within those networks.

You will land at either Pudong International or Hongqiao International, both positioned well outside central Shanghai. Pudong sits roughly forty kilometres east of the city centre while Hongqiao lies about fifteen kilometres to the west. Metro lines and taxi services run frequently from both airports throughout the day and into evening hours.

Currency

CNY (¥)

Power sockets

Type A, C, I · 220 V

Language

Putonghua

Emergency number

110, 119, 120

Driving side

right

Calling code

+86

Internet domain

.cn, .中国

Population of Shanghai

24.9 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Confirm which airport your ticket lists since Edinburgh has only one departure point but Shanghai offers two arrival options.
• Check baggage allowances carefully as full-service carriers include different weights depending on fare class.
• Verify connection times when booking separate tickets rather than a single itinerary through one airline alliance.
• Ensure your passport and visa meet entry requirements for China well before your scheduled travel date.
• Consider that February weather in Shanghai can be cool with occasional rain during your arrival.