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 30m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 24h 25m.

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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10:10 - 10:00

PVG

EDI

31h 50m1 stop

16:20 - 08:15

EDI

PVG

31h 55m1 stop

£555Turkish Airlines

Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

09:05 - 21:35

PVG

EDI

20h 30m2 stops

15:00 - 05:25

EDI

PVG

30h 25m1 stop

£562Multiple Airlines

Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan

06:55 - 22:10

PVG

EDI

23h 15m2 stops

06:00 - 15:05

EDI

PVG

25h 05m2 stops

£621Multiple Airlines

Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

06:15 - 19:05

PVG

EDI

20h 50m1 stop

20:55 - 15:05

EDI

PVG

34h 10m1 stop

£671Emirates

Fri, 30 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb

00:10 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

20h 25m1 stop

14:05 - 21:40

EDI

PKX

23h 35m1 stop

£700Qatar Airways

Wed, 21 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

18:15 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

26h 20m1 stop

07:30 - 14:10

EDI

PKX

22h 40m1 stop

£701Qatar Airways

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

03:25 - 10:10

PEK

EDI

38h 45m2 stops

13:10 - 00:55

EDI

PEK

27h 45m2 stops

£748Cathay Pacific

Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

03:25 - 10:10

PEK

EDI

38h 45m2 stops

16:10 - 00:55

EDI

PEK

24h 45m2 stops

£748Cathay Pacific

Fri, 23 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

11:50 - 23:10

PEK

EDI

19h 20m1 stop

13:30 - 17:35

EDI

PEK

20h 05m2 stops

£761KLM

Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

17:30 - 19:05

CTU

EDI

33h 35m2 stops

20:55 - 11:15

EDI

CTU

30h 20m2 stops

£1,481Emirates

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

Turkish Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Turkish Airlines

14 Mar

PVG10:10Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 50m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m

1 stop

PVG08:15Shanghai Pu Dong

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Turkish Airlines

23 Jan

PEK00:50Beijing Capital

22h 30m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

26 Jan

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 15m

1 stop

PEK16:15Beijing Capital

£863

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Emirates flights from China to Edinburgh

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Emirates

30 Jan

PVG06:15Shanghai Pu Dong

20h 50m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

6 Feb

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 10m

1 stop

PVG15:05Shanghai Pu Dong

£671

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Emirates

22 Jan

CTU17:30Chengdu

33h 35m

2 stops

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

26 Jan

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 20m

2 stops

CTU11:15Chengdu

£1,481

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Emirates

22 Jan

XIY11:10Xi'an Xianyang

39h 55m

2 stops

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

26 Jan

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 05m

2 stops

XIY10:00Xi'an Xianyang

£1,767

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ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

10:10-10:00

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

16:20-08:15

1 stop31h 55m

£555

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/1

09:05-21:35

2 stops20h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

15:00-05:25

1 stop30h 25m

£562

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

06:55-22:10

2 stops23h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

06:00-15:05

2 stops25h 05m

£621

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 30/1

06:15-19:05

1 stop20h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/2

20:55-15:05

1 stop34h 10m

£671

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 21/1

00:10-12:35

1 stop20h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

14:05-21:40

1 stop23h 35m

£700

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 22/1

18:15-12:35

1 stop26h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

07:30-14:10

1 stop22h 40m

£701

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/1

03:25-10:10

2 stops38h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

13:10-00:55

2 stops27h 45m

£748

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/1

03:25-10:10

2 stops38h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

16:10-00:55

2 stops24h 45m

£748

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 31/1

11:50-23:10

1 stop19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 7/2

13:30-17:35

2 stops20h 05m

£761

ChengduEdinburgh

CTU - EDI

CTUEDI

Chengdu

Thu 22/1

17:30-19:05

2 stops33h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

20:55-11:15

2 stops30h 20m

£1,481

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What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Edinburgh?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Edinburgh is in the evening. Flights from China to Edinburgh during this time can be as low as £551. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £757. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest China to Edinburgh Turnhouse flight route?

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on China to Edinburgh Turnhouse flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	£2,168
Fastest flight time	19h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,168

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 19h 20m

There are no direct flights from China to Edinburgh. There are no popular flight routes from China to Edinburgh.

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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 66.67% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 33.33%.

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