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

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

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 Shanghai (a popular airport in China) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Edinburgh), then the flight time is 20h 57m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 22h 40m.

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

Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, and British Airways 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.

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19:40 - 23:45

PKX

EDI

35h 05m

2 stops

05:45 - 09:00

EDI

PKX

20h 15m

2 stops

£520Multiple Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

19:40 - 23:45

PKX

EDI

35h 05m

2 stops

05:45 - 09:00

EDI

PKX

20h 15m

2 stops

£570Multiple Airlines

Wed, 6 May - Wed, 13 May

01:45 - 13:15

PKX

EDI

18h 30m

1 stop

15:00 - 21:40

EDI

PKX

23h 40m

1 stop

£615Qatar Airways

Tue, 5 May - Wed, 13 May

18:40 - 13:15

PKX

EDI

25h 35m

1 stop

07:55 - 14:40

EDI

PKX

23h 45m

1 stop

£618Qatar Airways

Fri, 17 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr

00:10 - 09:40

PEK

EDI

16h 30m

1 stop

10:40 - 05:50

EDI

PEK

36h 10m

1 stop

£663Turkish Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Wed, 13 May

20:50 - 17:20

PVG

EDI

27h 30m

1 stop

19:40 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

39h 45m

2 stops

£683Finnair

Fri, 19 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

07:55 - 09:40

PVG

EDI

32h 45m

1 stop

16:55 - 06:25

EDI

PVG

30h 30m

1 stop

£686Turkish Airlines

Fri, 19 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

20:50 - 21:50

PVG

EDI

32h 00m

2 stops

19:40 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

39h 45m

2 stops

£691Finnair

Fri, 19 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

08:20 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

29h 40m

1 stop

12:00 - 19:00

EDI

SHA

24h 00m

1 stop

£905Hainan Airlines

Thu, 6 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug

20:15 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

17h 45m

1 stop

12:00 - 10:00

EDI

SHA

15h 00m

1 stop

£1,014Hainan Airlines

Thu, 23 Jul - Wed, 2 Sep

Turkish Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Turkish Airlines

5 May

PEK00:10Beijing Capital

16h 30m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

13 May

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

1 stop

PEK05:50Beijing Capital

£663

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19 Jun

PVG07:55Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 45m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

21 Jun

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 30m

1 stop

PVG06:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£686

Turkish Airlines

5 May

PEK00:10Beijing Capital

16h 30m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

13 May

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m

1 stop

PEK05:50Beijing Capital

£687

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

£683

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

£691

Finnair

22 May

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 30m

1 stop

EDI17:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

25 May

EDI19:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 50m

2 stops

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£726

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Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 6/5

19:40-23:45

2 stops35h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

05:45-09:00

2 stops20h 15m

£520

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 6/5

19:40-23:45

2 stops35h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

05:45-09:00

2 stops20h 15m

£570

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 5/5

01:45-13:15

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

15:00-21:40

1 stop23h 40m

£615

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 17/4

18:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/4

07:55-14:40

1 stop23h 45m

£618

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/5

00:10-09:40

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

10:40-05:50

1 stop36h 10m

£663

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

£683

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

07:55-09:40

1 stop32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

16:55-06:25

1 stop30h 30m

£686

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

£691

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 6/8

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/8

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

£905

Fastest return journey

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 23/7

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£1,014

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What cabin class options are available on China to Edinburgh Turnhouse flights?

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Best price found	£807
Fastest flight time	20h 05m
Direct flights	Mon and Fri
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Edinburgh from China in the past 72 hours is £807. The best return flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,164.

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 20h 05m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday and Friday. 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 50.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 50.00%.

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