How long does it take to fly to Edinburgh?

The flight from China to Edinburgh depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Beijing (a popular airport in China) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Edinburgh), then the flight time is 16h 40m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 31h 45m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse?

Turkish Airlines, XiamenAir, and Hainan Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

Prices for flights from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

£274 Cheap Flights from China to Edinburgh in 2026/27

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11:50 - 09:20PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

05:40 - 09:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£626KLM

Fri, 25 Dec - Fri, 1 Jan

21:00 - 23:05PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 05m2 stops Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

05:40 - 20:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 35m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong

£627Multiple Airlines

Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

11:50 - 23:05PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

20:30 - 09:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

29h 25m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£634KLM

Thu, 24 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

11:50 - 20:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

05:40 - 09:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£635KLM

Sat, 19 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

07:00 - 20:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 00m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Amsterdam Schiphol

05:40 - 09:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£641KLM

Sat, 19 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

02:55 - 06:35PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 40mdirect

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£645Hainan Airlines

Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

07:00 - 23:05PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Amsterdam Schiphol

05:50 - 09:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol

£659Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

00:50 - 15:20PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m1 stop Istanbul

16:20 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

28h 50m1 stop Istanbul

£660Turkish Airlines

Mon, 21 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec

09:55 - 09:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 45m1 stop Istanbul

10:40 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 30m1 stop Istanbul

£662Turkish Airlines

Wed, 9 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

00:40 - 20:40PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Madrid Barajas

08:15 - 22:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

30h 15m2 stops Madrid Barajas Dubai Intl

£666Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

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25 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

29h 30m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Jan

EDI05:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 15m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£626

KLM

24 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

19h 15m

1 stop

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

31 Dec

EDI20:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 25m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£634

KLM

19 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

16h 10m

1 stop

EDI20:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jan

EDI05:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 15m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£635

Hainan Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Hainan Airlines

18 Dec

PEK02:55Beijing Capital

11h 40m

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jan

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m

PEK04:40Beijing Capital

£645

Hainan Airlines

24 Dec

PEK02:55Beijing Capital

11h 40m

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Jan

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m

PEK04:40Beijing Capital

£817

Hainan Airlines

24 Dec

PEK02:55Beijing Capital

11h 40m

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Jan

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m

PEK04:40Beijing Capital

£818

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PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 25/12

11:50-09:20

1 stop29h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

05:40-09:55

1 stop20h 15m

£626

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 24/12

21:00-23:05

2 stops34h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

05:40-20:15

2 stops30h 35m

£627

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 24/12

11:50-23:05

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

20:30-09:55

1 stop29h 25m

£634

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 19/12

11:50-20:00

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

05:40-09:55

1 stop20h 15m

£635

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 19/12

07:00-20:00

2 stops21h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

05:40-09:55

1 stop20h 15m

£641

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PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 18/12

02:55-06:35

Nonstop11h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£645

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 19/12

07:00-23:05

2 stops24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

05:50-09:55

2 stops20h 05m

£659

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 21/12

00:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/12

16:20-05:10

1 stop28h 50m

£660

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 9/12

09:55-09:40

1 stop31h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/12

10:40-05:10

1 stop34h 30m

£662

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 8/12

00:40-20:40

2 stops28h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/12

08:15-22:30

2 stops30h 15m

£666

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Best price found	£274
Fastest flight time	16h 40m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Edinburgh from China in the past 72 hours is £274. The best return flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £626.

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 16h 40m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Edinburgh. From China there are direct flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from China to Edinburgh

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?
Prices for flights from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from China to Edinburgh?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from China to Edinburgh is Airbus A330-300, representing 80.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 20.00%.

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