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

Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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 10h 50m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 26h 55m.

How many flights depart from China to Edinburgh on average per week?

2 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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.

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19:40 - 22:05

PKX

EDI

33h 25m

2 stops

16:05 - 09:00

EDI

PKX

33h 55m

2 stops

£510Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May

19:40 - 22:05

PKX

EDI

33h 25m

2 stops

16:05 - 09:00

EDI

PKX

33h 55m

2 stops

£511Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May

19:40 - 16:30

PKX

EDI

27h 50m

2 stops

17:30 - 09:00

EDI

PKX

32h 30m

2 stops

£535Multiple Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May

19:40 - 10:05

PKX

EDI

21h 25m

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16:55 - 09:00

EDI

PKX

33h 05m

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£557Multiple Airlines

Fri, 15 May - Fri, 22 May

10:55 - 16:10

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EDI

36h 15m

1 stop

05:45 - 08:55

EDI

PEK

20h 10m

1 stop

£629KLM

Thu, 7 May - Thu, 14 May

01:45 - 06:25

PKX

EDI

35h 40m

1 stop

07:55 - 15:00

EDI

PKX

24h 05m

1 stop

£636Qatar Airways

Wed, 6 May - Thu, 14 May

00:50 - 14:05

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EDI

20h 15m

1 stop

07:55 - 17:00

EDI

PKX

26h 05m

1 stop

£636Qatar Airways

Thu, 14 May - Fri, 22 May

20:50 - 17:20

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EDI

27h 30m

1 stop

19:40 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

39h 45m

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£741Finnair

Fri, 19 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

20:50 - 21:50

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EDI

32h 00m

2 stops

19:40 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

39h 45m

2 stops

£751Finnair

Fri, 19 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

08:35 - 23:05

SHA

EDI

21h 30m

2 stops

15:35 - 22:20

EDI

SHA

23h 45m

2 stops

£856China Southern

Thu, 11 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun

Finnair flights from China to Edinburgh

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Finnair

19 Jun

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 30m

1 stop

EDI17:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

21 Jun

EDI19:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 45m

2 stops

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£741

Finnair

19 Jun

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 00m

2 stops

EDI21:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

21 Jun

EDI19:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 45m

2 stops

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£750

Turkish Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Turkish Airlines

2 Jul

PEK00:10Beijing Capital

16h 30m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

17 Jul

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 55m

1 stop

PEK05:50Beijing Capital

£937

Turkish Airlines

2 Jul

PEK00:10Beijing Capital

22h 45m

1 stop

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Jul

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 35m

1 stop

PEK05:15Beijing Capital

£996

Turkish Airlines

28 May

PEK07:20Beijing Capital

33h 20m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Jun

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 20m

1 stop

PEK05:15Beijing Capital

£1,001

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Wed 13/5

19:40-22:05

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

16:05-09:00

2 stops33h 55m

£510

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 13/5

19:40-22:05

2 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/5

16:05-09:00

2 stops33h 55m

£511

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 7/5

19:40-16:30

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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17:30-09:00

2 stops32h 30m

£535

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 15/5

19:40-10:05

2 stops21h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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16:55-09:00

2 stops33h 05m

£557

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PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 7/5

10:55-16:10

1 stop36h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

05:45-08:55

1 stop20h 10m

£629

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 6/5

01:45-06:25

1 stop35h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

£636

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 14/5

00:50-14:05

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 22/5

07:55-17:00

1 stop26h 05m

£636

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

20:50-17:20

1 stop27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

19:40-18:25

2 stops39h 45m

£741

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

20:50-21:50

2 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

19:40-18:25

2 stops39h 45m

£750

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ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 11/6

08:35-23:05

2 stops21h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 16/6

15:35-22:20

2 stops23h 45m

£856

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Best price found	£818
Fastest flight time	10h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Edinburgh from China in the past 72 hours is £818. The best return flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,193.

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 10h 50m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Hainan Airlines..

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

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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 88.89% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 11.11%.

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