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 05m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 24h 35m.

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

Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Finnair 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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19:50 - 15:40

PKX

EDI

26h 50m

2 stops

06:15 - 08:45

EDI

PKX

19h 30m

2 stops

£547Multiple Airlines

Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

17:40 - 20:35

PEK

EDI

33h 55m

3 stops

17:55 - 16:15

EDI

PEK

39h 20m

3 stops

£549Multiple Airlines

Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

17:30 - 20:35

PEK

EDI

34h 05m

3 stops

17:55 - 21:15

EDI

PEK

44h 20m

3 stops

£552Multiple Airlines

Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

17:30 - 20:35

PEK

EDI

34h 05m

3 stops

17:55 - 21:15

EDI

PEK

44h 20m

3 stops

£553Multiple Airlines

Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

18:40 - 13:40

PKX

EDI

26h 00m

1 stop

15:10 - 14:40

EDI

PKX

16h 30m

1 stop

£644Qatar Airways

Fri, 26 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul

18:40 - 13:40

PKX

EDI

26h 00m

1 stop

15:10 - 21:40

EDI

PKX

23h 30m

1 stop

£668Qatar Airways

Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 17 Jul

07:55 - 09:40

PVG

EDI

32h 45m

1 stop

10:40 - 06:25

EDI

PVG

36h 45m

1 stop

£676Turkish Airlines

Thu, 25 Jun - Mon, 20 Jul

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

17:10 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

42h 15m

2 stops

£684Finnair

Sun, 28 Jun - Sun, 19 Jul

20:15 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

17h 45m

1 stop

12:00 - 10:55

EDI

SHA

15h 55m

1 stop

£692Hainan Airlines

Sun, 28 Jun - Wed, 22 Jul

20:15 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

17h 45m

1 stop

12:00 - 10:00

EDI

SHA

15h 00m

1 stop

£728Hainan Airlines

Sun, 28 Jun - Fri, 17 Jul

Emirates flights from China to Edinburgh

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Emirates

17 Mar

PEK00:40Beijing Capital

26h 25m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

25 Mar

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 35m

1 stop

PEK22:30Beijing Capital

£857

Emirates

13 Mar

PEK00:40Beijing Capital

26h 25m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

21 Mar

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 35m

1 stop

PEK22:30Beijing Capital

£896

Emirates

22 Apr

PEK00:40Beijing Capital

26h 25m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

30 Apr

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 20m

1 stop

PEK22:20Beijing Capital

£995

Turkish Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Turkish Airlines

25 Jun

PVG07:55Shanghai Pu Dong

39h 00m

1 stop

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

21 Jul

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 30m

1 stop

PVG06:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£676

Turkish Airlines

30 Jun

PVG07:55Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 45m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Jul

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 30m

1 stop

PVG06:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£746

Turkish Airlines

26 Jun

PEK07:45Beijing Capital

32h 55m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

14 Jul

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 55m

1 stop

PEK15:35Beijing Capital

£771

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 21/4

19:50-15:40

2 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

06:15-08:45

2 stops19h 30m

£547

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 21/4

17:40-20:35

3 stops33h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

17:55-16:15

3 stops39h 20m

£549

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 21/4

17:30-20:35

3 stops34h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

17:55-21:15

3 stops44h 20m

£552

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 21/4

17:30-20:35

3 stops34h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

17:55-21:15

3 stops44h 20m

£553

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 26/6

18:40-13:40

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 14/7

15:10-14:40

1 stop16h 30m

£644

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 3/7

18:40-13:40

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

15:10-21:40

1 stop23h 30m

£668

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/6

07:55-09:40

1 stop32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/7

10:40-06:25

1 stop36h 45m

£676

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 28/6

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 19/7

17:10-18:25

2 stops42h 15m

£684

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/6

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 22/7

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

£692

Fastest return journey

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 28/6

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£728

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Best price found	£2,157
Fastest flight time	18h 45m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Fri and Sat
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,157

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

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, Wednesday, 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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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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