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 19h 05m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 19h 40m.

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

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

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

2 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of April 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% 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.

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00:50 - 14:05

PKX

EDI

20h 15m

1 stop

15:35 - 17:00

EDI

PKX

18h 25m

1 stop

£569Qatar Airways

Tue, 26 May - Wed, 3 Jun

00:50 - 14:05

PKX

EDI

20h 15m

1 stop

09:25 - 17:00

EDI

PKX

24h 35m

1 stop

£570Qatar Airways

Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May

00:50 - 14:05

PKX

EDI

20h 15m

1 stop

09:25 - 17:00

EDI

PKX

24h 35m

1 stop

£590Qatar Airways

Thu, 7 May - Tue, 12 May

07:25 - 22:50

PEK

EDI

22h 25m

2 stops

11:20 - 22:20

EDI

PEK

28h 00m

2 stops

£592Multiple Airlines

Thu, 28 May - Thu, 4 Jun

07:25 - 23:40

PEK

EDI

23h 15m

2 stops

07:10 - 22:20

EDI

PEK

32h 10m

2 stops

£596Multiple Airlines

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun

23:05 - 16:10

PEK

EDI

24h 05m

2 stops

17:05 - 08:55

EDI

PEK

32h 50m

1 stop

£743KLM

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun

23:05 - 16:10

PEK

EDI

24h 05m

2 stops

17:05 - 08:55

EDI

PEK

32h 50m

1 stop

£744KLM

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun

00:05 - 20:05

PVG

EDI

27h 00m

1 stop

22:00 - 15:30

EDI

PVG

34h 30m

1 stop

£917Emirates

Mon, 25 May - Tue, 2 Jun

20:50 - 17:20

PVG

EDI

27h 30m

1 stop

18:05 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

17h 20m

1 stop

£938Finnair

Fri, 7 Aug - Sat, 15 Aug

13:00 - 20:05

XIY

EDI

38h 05m

2 stops

22:00 - 11:35

EDI

XIY

30h 35m

2 stops

£1,501Emirates

Fri, 5 Jun - Tue, 9 Jun

KLM flights from China to Edinburgh

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KLM

27 May

PEK23:05Beijing Capital

24h 05m

2 stops

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

3 Jun

EDI17:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 50m

1 stop

PEK08:55Beijing Capital

£743

KLM

27 May

PEK23:05Beijing Capital

24h 05m

2 stops

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

3 Jun

EDI17:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 50m

1 stop

PEK08:55Beijing Capital

£744

KLM

22 Jul

PEK23:05Beijing Capital

20h 15m

2 stops

EDI12:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

3 Aug

EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 10m

1 stop

PEK08:55Beijing Capital

£2,778

Emirates flights from China to Edinburgh

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Emirates

25 May

PEK07:25Beijing Capital

19h 40m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Jun

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 25m

1 stop

PEK15:25Beijing Capital

£883

Emirates

27 May

PEK00:40Beijing Capital

26h 25m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jun

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 20m

1 stop

PEK22:20Beijing Capital

£883

Emirates

25 May

PVG00:05Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 00m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Jun

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 30m

1 stop

PVG15:30Shanghai Pu Dong

£917

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Tue 26/5

00:50-14:05

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

15:35-17:00

1 stop18h 25m

£569

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PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 19/5

00:50-14:05

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

09:25-17:00

1 stop24h 35m

£570

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 7/5

00:50-14:05

1 stop20h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

09:25-17:00

1 stop24h 35m

£590

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 28/5

07:25-22:50

2 stops22h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

11:20-22:20

2 stops28h 00m

£592

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/5

07:25-23:40

2 stops23h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

07:10-22:20

2 stops32h 10m

£596

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/5

23:05-16:10

2 stops24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

17:05-08:55

1 stop32h 50m

£743

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/5

23:05-16:10

2 stops24h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

17:05-08:55

1 stop32h 50m

£744

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 25/5

00:05-20:05

1 stop27h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

22:00-15:30

1 stop34h 30m

£917

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 7/8

20:50-17:20

1 stop27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 15/8

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

£938

Xi'anEdinburgh

XIY - EDI

XIYEDI

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 5/6

13:00-20:05

2 stops38h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

22:00-11:35

2 stops30h 35m

£1,501

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Fastest flight time	19h 05m
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The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 19h 05m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh every day.

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 88.89% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 11.11%.

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