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 17h 10m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 28h.

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

2 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of January 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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

Hainan Airlines 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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11:50 - 07:50

PEK

EDI

28h 00m

2 stops

06:45 - 17:35

EDI

PEK

26h 50m

2 stops

£471Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

19:45 - 18:05

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EDI

30h 20m

2 stops

17:05 - 08:45

EDI

PKX

31h 40m

2 stops

£492Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

11:50 - 17:30

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EDI

37h 40m

1 stop

05:50 - 09:55

EDI

PEK

20h 05m

1 stop

£570KLM

Fri, 13 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

01:25 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

19h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 21:40

EDI

PKX

23h 35m

1 stop

£593Qatar Airways

Thu, 12 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar

11:50 - 09:20

PEK

EDI

29h 30m

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09:25 - 09:55

EDI

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16h 30m

1 stop

£595KLM

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01:25 - 16:35

PKX

EDI

23h 10m

2 stops

14:05 - 21:40

EDI

PKX

23h 35m

1 stop

£677Qatar Airways

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10:10 - 15:20

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EDI

37h 10m

1 stop

11:00 - 17:10

EDI

PVG

22h 10m

1 stop

£723Turkish Airlines

Mon, 23 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar

23:05 - 10:00

PVG

EDI

18h 55m

1 stop

11:00 - 08:30

EDI

PVG

37h 30m

1 stop

£773Turkish Airlines

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07:00 - 20:00

XIY

EDI

21h 00m

2 stops

13:30 - 23:35

EDI

XIY

50h 05m

2 stops

£1,093China Eastern

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17:30 - 10:40

CTU

EDI

25h 10m

2 stops

11:40 - 20:00

EDI

CTU

24h 20m

2 stops

£1,783China Eastern

Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

KLM flights from China to Edinburgh

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13 Mar

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

37h 40m

1 stop

EDI17:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Mar

EDI05:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 05m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£570

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27 Feb

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

29h 30m

1 stop

EDI09:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

6 Mar

EDI09:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 30m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£595

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1 Mar

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

28h 55m

1 stop

EDI08:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

8 Mar

EDI20:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 25m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£697

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12 Mar

PKX01:25Beijing Daxing Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Mar

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 35m

1 stop

PKX21:40Beijing Daxing Intl

£593

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12 Mar

PKX01:25Beijing Daxing Intl

23h 10m

2 stops

EDI16:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Mar

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 35m

1 stop

PKX21:40Beijing Daxing Intl

£677

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5 Mar

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

40h 15m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

9 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 10m

1 stop

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

£746

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PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 27/2

11:50-07:50

2 stops28h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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06:45-17:35

2 stops26h 50m

£471

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 27/2

19:45-18:05

2 stops30h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

17:05-08:45

2 stops31h 40m

£492

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/3

11:50-17:30

1 stop37h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

05:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

£570

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/3

01:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

14:05-21:40

1 stop23h 35m

£593

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

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11:50-09:20

1 stop29h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

09:25-09:55

1 stop16h 30m

£595

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/3

01:25-16:35

2 stops23h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

14:05-21:40

1 stop23h 35m

£677

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/3

10:10-15:20

1 stop37h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/3

11:00-17:10

1 stop22h 10m

£723

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

23:05-10:00

1 stop18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

11:00-08:30

1 stop37h 30m

£773

Xi'anEdinburgh

XIY - EDI

XIYEDI

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 5/3

07:00-20:00

2 stops21h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

13:30-23:35

2 stops50h 05m

£1,092

ChengduEdinburgh

CTU - EDI

CTUEDI

Chengdu

Sun 8/3

17:30-10:40

2 stops25h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

11:40-20:00

2 stops24h 20m

£1,783

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Best price found	£2,162
Fastest flight time	18h 55m
Direct flights	Fri
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,162

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 18h 55m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on 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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