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 20h 15m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 25h 10m.

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

How many flights depart from China to Edinburgh on average per week?

1 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 100% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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.

£250 Cheap Flights from China to Edinburgh in 2026/27

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19:30 - 20:10PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 40m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dublin

20:45 - 05:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 50m1 stop London Gatwick

£567Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

19:45 - 13:15PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 30m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Barcelona-El Prat

13:10 - 08:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

35h 35m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£572Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

20:30 - 15:45PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 15m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dublin

07:20 - 13:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

22h 20m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£587Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

19:30 - 09:05PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dublin

06:10 - 05:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

15h 05m1 stop Václav Havel Prague

£590Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

19:30 - 09:05PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 35m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dublin

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

9h 50mdirect

£594Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 8 Jan

07:10 - 23:05SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 55m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl Amsterdam Schiphol

07:20 - 20:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29h 20m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£595Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

19:45 - 21:55PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

14:05 - 08:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

34h 40m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£597Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

19:45 - 12:10PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 25m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Barcelona-El Prat

13:15 - 08:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

35h 30m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£605Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov

00:40 - 19:20PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Barcelona-El Prat

07:05 - 14:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

23h 40m2 stops Barcelona-El Prat Dubai Intl

£621Multiple Airlines

Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov

02:55 - 06:35PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 40mdirect

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

9h 50mdirect

£622Hainan Airlines

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov

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Hainan Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Hainan Airlines

1 Nov

PEK02:55Beijing Capital

11h 40m

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

6 Nov

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m

PEK04:40Beijing Capital

£622

Hainan Airlines

16 Oct

PEK03:10Beijing Capital

10h 50m

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24 Oct

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 10m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

£637

Hainan Airlines

16 Oct

PEK03:10Beijing Capital

10h 50m

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24 Oct

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 10m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

£641

Air France flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best Air France deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

Air France

2 Nov

PEK00:05Beijing Capital

18h 25m

1 stop

EDI10:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

10 Nov

EDI11:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 25m

1 stop

PEK16:55Beijing Capital

£643

Air France

1 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

42h 25m

2 stops

EDI22:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

8 Jan

EDI05:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 05m

2 stops

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£1,418

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/11

19:30-20:10

2 stops32h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

20:45-05:35

1 stop24h 50m

£567

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

19:45-13:15

2 stops25h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

13:10-08:45

2 stops35h 35m

£572

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 3/11

20:30-15:45

2 stops27h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

07:20-13:40

1 stop22h 20m

£587

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/12

19:30-09:05

2 stops21h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

06:10-05:15

1 stop15h 05m

£590

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/12

19:30-09:05

2 stops21h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/1

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£594

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/11

07:10-23:05

2 stops23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

07:20-20:40

2 stops29h 20m

£595

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/11

19:45-21:55

2 stops34h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

14:05-08:45

2 stops34h 40m

£597

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 3/11

19:45-12:10

2 stops24h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/11

13:15-08:45

2 stops35h 30m

£605

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/11

00:40-19:20

2 stops26h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/11

07:05-14:45

2 stops23h 40m

£621

Fastest return journey

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 1/11

02:55-06:35

Nonstop11h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/11

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£622

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What is the cheapest China to Edinburgh Turnhouse flight route?

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

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on China to Edinburgh flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on China to Edinburgh flights?

You could potentially save up to 51% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Edinburgh flight.

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Best price found	£250
Fastest flight time	20h 15m
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 £250. The best return flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £567.

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 20h 15m

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 71.43% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 28.57%.

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