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

Hainan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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

4 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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 22h 55m.

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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08:10 - 23:05PVG-EDI

22h 55m2 stops

07:00 - 12:25EDI-PVG

21h 25m1 stop

£529

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Tue, 28 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov

10:10 - 10:00PVG-EDI

31h 50m1 stop

11:00 - 08:30EDI-PVG

37h 30m1 stop

£546Turkish Airlines

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Sat, 10 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

09:55 - 10:00PVG-EDI

32h 05m1 stop

16:20 - 08:30EDI-PVG

32h 10m1 stop

£547Turkish Airlines

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Tue, 6 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

21:00 - 17:50PVG-EDI

28h 50m1 stop

16:10 - 18:55EDI-PVG

42h 45m2 stops

£567Finnair

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Tue, 6 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

02:55 - 06:35PEK-EDI

11h 40mdirect

10:50 - 05:10EDI-PEK

10h 20mdirect

£580Hainan Airlines

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Sun, 26 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

21:00 - 12:10PVG-EDI

23h 10m2 stops

16:10 - 18:55EDI-PVG

42h 45m2 stops

£589Finnair

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Fri, 9 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

23:55 - 16:05PEK-EDI

24h 10m2 stops

09:20 - 09:55EDI-PEK

16h 35m1 stop

£610KLM

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

23:55 - 21:35PEK-EDI

29h 40m1 stop

11:40 - 17:40EDI-PEK

22h 00m1 stop

£611Air France

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Mon, 27 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

20:55 - 06:35SHA-EDI

17h 40m1 stop

10:50 - 09:30EDI-SHA

14h 40m1 stop

£941Hainan Airlines

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Thu, 8 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

23:55 - 12:45PEK-EDI

20h 50m2 stops

20:40 - 17:40EDI-PEK

37h 00m2 stops

£1,951KLM

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Hainan Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

26 Oct

PEK02:55Beijing Capital

11h 40m

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

3 Nov

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 20m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

£580

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Hainan Airlines

8 Jan

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

26 Jan

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 40m

1 stop

SHA09:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

£941

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Hainan Airlines

30 Sept

PEK03:10Beijing Capital

10h 50m

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

8 Oct

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 10m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

£9,557

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Cathay Pacific flights from China to Edinburgh

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Cathay Pacific

26 Oct

PEK03:25Beijing Capital

36h 25m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

3 Nov

EDI13:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 20m

2 stops

PEK20:30Beijing Capital

£735

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Cathay Pacific

14 Feb

XIY15:50Xi'an Xianyang

47h 45m

2 stops

EDI07:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Feb

EDI13:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

41h 15m

2 stops

XIY14:35Xi'an Xianyang

£915

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Cathay Pacific

14 Feb

XIY15:50Xi'an Xianyang

54h 35m

2 stops

EDI14:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Feb

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 25m

2 stops

XIY14:35Xi'an Xianyang

£916

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PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/10

08:10-23:05

2 stops22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 2/11

07:00-12:25

1 stop21h 25m

£529

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 10/1

10:10-10:00

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

11:00-08:30

1 stop37h 30m

£546

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/1

09:55-10:00

1 stop32h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/1

16:20-08:30

1 stop32h 10m

£547

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 6/1

21:00-17:50

1 stop28h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/1

16:10-18:55

2 stops42h 45m

£567

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 26/10

02:55-06:35

Nonstop11h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

10:50-05:10

Nonstop10h 20m

£580

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/1

21:00-12:10

2 stops23h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 28/1

16:10-18:55

2 stops42h 45m

£589

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 27/10

23:55-16:05

2 stops24h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

09:20-09:55

1 stop16h 35m

£610

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 27/10

23:55-21:35

1 stop29h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 3/11

11:40-17:40

1 stop22h 00m

£611

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/1

20:55-06:35

1 stop17h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

10:50-09:30

1 stop14h 40m

£941

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/3

23:55-12:45

2 stops20h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

20:40-17:40

2 stops37h 00m

£1,951

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from China to Edinburgh

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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 £544. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £747. 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?

Fly from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh Turnhouse for the best China - Edinburgh Turnhouse flight prices

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.

Can stopping save me money on China to Edinburgh flights?

You could potentially save up to 60% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Edinburgh flight.

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Best price found	£2,140
Fastest flight time	10h 50m
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 £2,140

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 10h 50m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport near Edinburgh: 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 50.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 50.00%.

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