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 19h 20m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 30h 05m.

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

Qatar Airways 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.

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08:50 - 15:20

PEK

EDI

38h 30m

1 stop

17:25 - 05:50

EDI

PEK

29h 25m

1 stop

£548Turkish Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 13 Apr

11:50 - 23:10

PEK

EDI

19h 20m

1 stop

17:05 - 08:55

EDI

PEK

32h 50m

1 stop

£550KLM

Thu, 26 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr

08:15 - 07:20

PEK

EDI

55h 05m

2 stops

07:55 - 13:00

EDI

PEK

21h 05m

1 stop

£554Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 23 Mar

08:15 - 07:20

PEK

EDI

55h 05m

2 stops

10:50 - 05:10

EDI

PEK

10h 20mdirect

£557Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 23 Mar

00:10 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

20h 25m

1 stop

07:55 - 14:40

EDI

PKX

23h 45m

1 stop

£680Qatar Airways

Wed, 25 Mar - Thu, 2 Apr

00:35 - 13:15

PVG

EDI

19h 40m

1 stop

07:55 - 16:20

EDI

PVG

25h 25m

1 stop

£695Qatar Airways

Sun, 24 May - Fri, 29 May

10:55 - 09:00

PVG

EDI

30h 05m

1 stop

19:20 - 09:10

EDI

PVG

29h 50m

1 stop

£803British Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

10:55 - 09:00

PVG

EDI

30h 05m

1 stop

16:10 - 09:10

EDI

PVG

33h 00m

1 stop

£803British Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

20:40 - 09:10

XMN

EDI

44h 30m

2 stops

13:10 - 19:30

EDI

XMN

22h 20m

2 stops

£927Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

20:40 - 07:30

XMN

EDI

42h 50m

2 stops

13:10 - 19:30

EDI

XMN

22h 20m

2 stops

£928Cathay Pacific

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

British Airways flights from China to Edinburgh

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British Airways

5 Mar

PVG10:55Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 05m

1 stop

EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

9 Mar

EDI19:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 50m

1 stop

PVG09:10Shanghai Pu Dong

£803

British Airways

5 Mar

PVG10:55Shanghai Pu Dong

30h 05m

1 stop

EDI09:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

9 Mar

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 00m

1 stop

PVG09:10Shanghai Pu Dong

£803

Qatar Airways flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best Qatar Airways deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

Qatar Airways

25 Mar

PKX00:10Beijing Daxing Intl

20h 25m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Apr

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 45m

1 stop

PKX14:40Beijing Daxing Intl

£680

Qatar Airways

24 May

PVG00:35Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 40m

1 stop

EDI13:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

29 May

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 25m

1 stop

PVG16:20Shanghai Pu Dong

£695

Qatar Airways

3 Jul

PKX18:40Beijing Daxing Intl

26h 00m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

17 Jul

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 30m

1 stop

PKX14:40Beijing Daxing Intl

£735

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/2

08:50-15:20

1 stop38h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

17:25-05:50

1 stop29h 25m

£548

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 26/3

11:50-23:10

1 stop19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

17:05-08:55

1 stop32h 50m

£550

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/2

08:15-07:20

2 stops55h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

07:55-13:00

1 stop21h 05m

£554

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/2

08:15-07:20

2 stops55h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

10:50-05:10

Nonstop10h 20m

£557

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 25/3

00:10-12:35

1 stop20h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 2/4

07:55-14:40

1 stop23h 45m

£680

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 24/5

00:35-13:15

1 stop19h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 29/5

07:55-16:20

1 stop25h 25m

£695

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

10:55-09:00

1 stop30h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

19:20-09:10

1 stop29h 50m

£803

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

10:55-09:00

1 stop30h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

16:10-09:10

1 stop33h 00m

£803

XiamenEdinburgh

XMN - EDI

XMNEDI

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 12/3

20:40-09:10

2 stops44h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

13:10-19:30

2 stops22h 20m

£927

XiamenEdinburgh

XMN - EDI

XMNEDI

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 12/3

20:40-07:30

2 stops42h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

13:10-19:30

2 stops22h 20m

£928

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Best price found	£2,125
Fastest flight time	18h 45m
Direct flights	Mon and Fri
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,125

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 18h 45m

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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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 75.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 25.00%.

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