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 26h 22m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 33h 05m.

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

Finnair, Hainan Airlines, and China Southern 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.

£237 Cheap Flights from China to Edinburgh in 2026/27

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07:15 - 23:50PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl London Heathrow

19:20 - 05:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

25h 45m1 stop Dublin

£515Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

07:15 - 23:50PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl London Heathrow

19:00 - 05:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 05m1 stop Dublin

£522Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan

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

£524Finnair

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

06:35 - 20:10PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 35m2 stops Ashgabat London Gatwick

19:20 - 05:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

25h 45m1 stop Dublin

£561Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

06:35 - 23:45PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 10m2 stops Ashgabat London Gatwick

19:00 - 05:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 05m1 stop Dublin

£562Multiple Airlines

Sat, 19 Dec - Wed, 6 Jan

21:00 - 09:10PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 10m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

14:15 - 18:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 40m2 stops London Heathrow Helsinki-Vantaa

£577Finnair

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

07:15 - 23:50PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl London Heathrow

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

9h 50mdirect

£580Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

19:50 - 22:25SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 35m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

08:35 - 18:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 00m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Beijing Daxing Intl

£599Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Wed, 9 Dec

07:15 - 23:50PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 35m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl London Heathrow

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

9h 50mdirect

£600Multiple Airlines

Fri, 18 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan

20:00 - 12:20PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

48h 20m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl London Heathrow

07:30 - 05:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

13h 35m1 stop Dublin

£601Multiple Airlines

Tue, 22 Dec - Thu, 31 Dec

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Finnair flights from China to Edinburgh

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Finnair

3 Dec

PVG21:00Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 50m

1 stop

EDI17:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

9 Dec

EDI08:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 45m

1 stop

PVG18:55Shanghai Pu Dong

£524

Finnair

3 Dec

PVG21:00Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 10m

1 stop

EDI09:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

9 Dec

EDI14:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 40m

2 stops

PVG18:55Shanghai Pu Dong

£577

Finnair

19 Nov

PVG21:00Shanghai Pu Dong

28h 50m

1 stop

EDI17:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 Nov

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 55m

2 stops

PVG18:55Shanghai Pu Dong

£850

KLM flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best KLM deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

KLM

22 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

16h 10m

1 stop

EDI20:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

31 Dec

EDI05:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 15m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£633

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

£638

KLM

18 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

19h 15m

1 stop

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

3 Jan

EDI20:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 25m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£657

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 18/12

07:15-23:50

2 stops24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

19:20-05:05

1 stop25h 45m

£515

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 18/12

07:15-23:50

2 stops24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/1

19:00-05:05

1 stop26h 05m

£522

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

21:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/12

08:10-18:55

1 stop26h 45m

£524

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 19/12

06:35-20:10

2 stops21h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

19:20-05:05

1 stop25h 45m

£561

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 19/12

06:35-23:45

2 stops25h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/1

19:00-05:05

1 stop26h 05m

£562

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/12

21:00-09:10

1 stop20h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/12

14:15-18:55

2 stops20h 40m

£577

Fastest return journey

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 18/12

07:15-23:50

2 stops24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£580

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 3/12

19:50-22:25

2 stops34h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 9/12

08:35-18:35

2 stops26h 00m

£599

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 18/12

07:15-23:50

2 stops24h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/1

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£600

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 22/12

20:00-12:20

2 stops48h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 31/12

07:30-05:05

1 stop13h 35m

£601

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Best price found	£237
Fastest flight time	23h 55m
Direct flights	Mon, Fri and Sat
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Edinburgh from China in the past 72 hours is £237. The best return flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £515.

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 23h 55m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, 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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