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 22h 55m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 28h 05m.

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

2 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of December 2025. 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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19:50 - 20:55

SHA

EDI

33h 05m2 stops

08:20 - 21:50

EDI

SHA

29h 30m2 stops

£542Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

10:10 - 15:20

PVG

EDI

37h 10m1 stop

16:20 - 08:15

EDI

PVG

31h 55m1 stop

£552Turkish Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

18:15 - 08:50

PKX

EDI

46h 35m2 stops

07:30 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

23h 15m1 stop

£709Qatar Airways

Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

01:25 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

19h 10m1 stop

07:30 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

23h 15m1 stop

£718Qatar Airways

Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

07:30 - 22:35

PKX

EDI

23h 05m2 stops

13:25 - 12:05

EDI

PKX

38h 40m2 stops

£833China Southern

Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

19:50 - 21:55

SHA

EDI

34h 05m2 stops

17:55 - 13:20

EDI

SHA

35h 25m2 stops

£908China Southern

Wed, 4 Feb - Wed, 11 Feb

20:40 - 09:00

XMN

EDI

44h 20m2 stops

20:20 - 11:00

EDI

XMN

54h 40m2 stops

£932Cathay Pacific

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

20:40 - 07:30

XMN

EDI

42h 50m2 stops

12:40 - 19:30

EDI

XMN

22h 50m2 stops

£933Cathay Pacific

Wed, 21 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan

23:00 - 19:05

PVG

EDI

28h 05m1 stop

20:55 - 15:05

EDI

PVG

34h 10m1 stop

£998Emirates

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

17:30 - 19:05

CTU

EDI

33h 35m2 stops

20:55 - 11:15

EDI

CTU

30h 20m2 stops

£1,447Emirates

Wed, 28 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb

Turkish Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Turkish Airlines

11 Mar

PVG10:10Shanghai Pu Dong

37h 10m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m

1 stop

PVG08:15Shanghai Pu Dong

£552

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Turkish Airlines

11 Mar

PVG10:10Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 50m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m

1 stop

PVG08:15Shanghai Pu Dong

£552

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Turkish Airlines

10 Mar

PEK00:50Beijing Capital

17h 10m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 15m

1 stop

PEK07:15Beijing Capital

£594

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Qatar Airways

16 Mar

PKX18:15Beijing Daxing Intl

46h 35m

2 stops

EDI08:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

19 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 15m

1 stop

PKX14:45Beijing Daxing Intl

£709

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Qatar Airways

15 Mar

PKX01:25Beijing Daxing Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

19 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 15m

1 stop

PKX14:45Beijing Daxing Intl

£718

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Qatar Airways

11 Mar

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 00m

2 stops

EDI18:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 10m

1 stop

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

£829

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ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/2

19:50-20:55

2 stops33h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

08:20-21:50

2 stops29h 30m

£542

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

10:10-15:20

1 stop37h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

16:20-08:15

1 stop31h 55m

£552

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 16/3

18:15-08:50

2 stops46h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

07:30-14:45

1 stop23h 15m

£709

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 15/3

01:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

07:30-14:45

1 stop23h 15m

£718

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 16/3

07:30-22:35

2 stops23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

13:25-12:05

2 stops38h 40m

£833

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 4/2

19:50-21:55

2 stops34h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/2

17:55-13:20

2 stops35h 25m

£908

XiamenEdinburgh

XMN - EDI

XMNEDI

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 21/1

20:40-09:00

2 stops44h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

20:20-11:00

2 stops54h 40m

£932

XiamenEdinburgh

XMN - EDI

XMNEDI

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 21/1

20:40-07:30

2 stops42h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

12:40-19:30

2 stops22h 50m

£933

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/2

23:00-19:05

1 stop28h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

20:55-15:05

1 stop34h 10m

£998

ChengduEdinburgh

CTU - EDI

CTUEDI

Chengdu

Wed 28/1

17:30-19:05

2 stops33h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

20:55-11:15

2 stops30h 20m

£1,447

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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 £549. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £754. 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?

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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.

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Best price found	£2,158
Fastest flight time	23h 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 £2,158

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 23h 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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