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 21h 45m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 30h 30m.

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

Hainan Airlines is the most popular carrier 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.

£255 Cheap Flights from China to Edinburgh in 2026/27

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14:00 - 13:20PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 20m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Vienna Intl

06:00 - 05:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

15h 05m1 stop Dublin

£526Multiple Airlines

Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov

20:30 - 16:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Brussels Bruxelles-National

06:05 - 06:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

£530Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

20:30 - 16:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Brussels Bruxelles-National

06:05 - 06:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 00m1 stop London Gatwick

£530Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

19:30 - 14:25PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 55m2 stops Shenzhen Vienna Intl

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

29h 45m1 stop Dublin

£542Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

21:00 - 17:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 50m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

08:10 - 18:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£572Finnair

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

21:00 - 17:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 50m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

08:10 - 18:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£581Finnair

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

19:30 - 14:25PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 55m2 stops Shenzhen Vienna Intl

14:25 - 19:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 45m2 stops Milan Malpensa Zhengzhou

£585Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

19:30 - 14:25PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 55m2 stops Shenzhen Vienna Intl

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

9h 50mdirect

£604Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov

20:30 - 16:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 25m2 stops Shenzhen Brussels Bruxelles-National

17:00 - 21:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Guangzhou Baiyun

£617Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

20:30 - 23:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 35m3 stops Shenzhen Brussels Bruxelles-National Amsterdam Schiphol

20:30 - 13:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 50m3 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Brussels Bruxelles-National Beijing Capital

£617Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov

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KLM flights from China to Edinburgh

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KLM

12 Nov

PVG11:10Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 50m

1 stop

EDI20:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Nov

EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 40m

1 stop

PVG09:10Shanghai Pu Dong

£722

KLM

22 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

19h 15m

1 stop

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

29 Dec

EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 25m

2 stops

PEK16:55Beijing Capital

£848

KLM

22 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

19h 15m

1 stop

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

29 Dec

EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 25m

2 stops

PEK16:55Beijing Capital

£852

Qatar Airways flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best Qatar Airways deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

Qatar Airways

28 Oct

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 25m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 40m

1 stop

PVG21:45Shanghai Pu Dong

£823

Qatar Airways

28 Oct

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 25m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 40m

1 stop

PVG21:45Shanghai Pu Dong

£824

Qatar Airways

28 Oct

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

38h 25m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 40m

1 stop

PVG21:45Shanghai Pu Dong

£866

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 21/11

14:00-13:20

2 stops31h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/11

06:00-05:05

1 stop15h 05m

£526

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

20:30-16:55

2 stops28h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

06:05-06:05

1 stop16h 00m

£530

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

20:30-16:55

2 stops28h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

06:05-06:05

1 stop16h 00m

£530

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/11

19:30-14:25

2 stops26h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

15:20-05:05

1 stop29h 45m

£542

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

21:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

08:10-18:55

1 stop26h 45m

£572

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

21:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

08:10-18:55

1 stop26h 45m

£581

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/11

19:30-14:25

2 stops26h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

14:25-19:10

2 stops20h 45m

£585

Fastest return journey

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/11

19:30-14:25

2 stops26h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/11

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£604

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

20:30-16:55

2 stops28h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

17:00-21:20

2 stops20h 20m

£616

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/11

20:30-23:05

3 stops34h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

20:30-13:20

3 stops32h 50m

£617

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What is the cheapest China to Edinburgh Turnhouse flight route?

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Best price found	£255
Fastest flight time	25h 20m
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 £255. The best return flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £526.

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 25h 20m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday and Friday. 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 83.33% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 16.67%.

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