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 50m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 31h 35m.

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

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

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

Qatar Airways and Finnair are the most popular carriers 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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19:00 - 22:40

PKX

EDI

35h 40m

2 stops

15:30 - 20:30

EDI

PKX

45h 00m

2 stops

£576Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

18:15 - 06:00

PKX

EDI

19h 45m

1 stop

17:35 - 08:45

EDI

PKX

32h 10m

2 stops

£584Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

20:15 - 20:00

PEK

EDI

30h 45m

3 stops

12:00 - 05:10

EDI

PEK

10h 10mdirect

£585Multiple Airlines

Mon, 20 Apr - Mon, 27 Apr

18:15 - 06:00

PKX

EDI

19h 45m

1 stop

17:55 - 09:40

EDI

PKX

31h 45m

2 stops

£586Multiple Airlines

Mon, 23 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar

11:15 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

26h 45m

1 stop

12:00 - 19:00

EDI

SHA

24h 00m

1 stop

£623Hainan Airlines

Sun, 5 Apr - Wed, 19 Aug

11:05 - 07:00

PVG

EDI

26h 55m

1 stop

12:00 - 09:50

EDI

PVG

14h 50m

1 stop

£623Hainan Airlines

Sun, 5 Apr - Wed, 19 Aug

18:40 - 13:40

PKX

EDI

26h 00m

1 stop

15:10 - 21:40

EDI

PKX

23h 30m

1 stop

£629Qatar Airways

Fri, 3 Apr - Fri, 10 Apr

18:15 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

26h 20m

1 stop

15:10 - 21:40

EDI

PKX

23h 30m

1 stop

£638Qatar Airways

Mon, 23 Mar - Fri, 3 Apr

10:55 - 23:10

PEK

EDI

19h 15m

1 stop

05:45 - 08:55

EDI

PEK

20h 10m

1 stop

£662KLM

Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr

00:50 - 10:00

PEK

EDI

17h 10m

1 stop

16:55 - 05:50

EDI

PEK

29h 55m

1 stop

£680Turkish Airlines

Wed, 25 Mar - Mon, 30 Mar

Turkish Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Turkish Airlines

25 Mar

PEK00:50Beijing Capital

17h 10m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

30 Mar

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 55m

1 stop

PEK05:50Beijing Capital

£680

Turkish Airlines

2 Jul

PEK00:10Beijing Capital

22h 45m

1 stop

EDI15:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

17 Jul

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 55m

1 stop

PEK05:50Beijing Capital

£821

Turkish Airlines

3 Jul

PEK07:45Beijing Capital

32h 55m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

17 Jul

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 55m

1 stop

PEK05:50Beijing Capital

£829

Qatar Airways flights from China to Edinburgh

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Qatar Airways

10 Mar

PKX18:15Beijing Daxing Intl

26h 20m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

17 Mar

EDI14:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 50m

1 stop

PKX14:10Beijing Daxing Intl

£599

Qatar Airways

10 Mar

PKX18:15Beijing Daxing Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

23 Mar

EDI14:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 50m

1 stop

PKX14:10Beijing Daxing Intl

£622

Qatar Airways

8 Mar

PKX01:25Beijing Daxing Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

23 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 40m

1 stop

PKX14:10Beijing Daxing Intl

£634

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Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 20/3

19:00-22:40

2 stops35h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/3

15:30-20:30

2 stops45h 00m

£576

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

18:15-06:00

1 stop19h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 31/3

17:35-08:45

2 stops32h 10m

£584

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 20/4

20:15-20:00

3 stops30h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£585

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

18:15-06:00

1 stop19h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/3

17:55-09:40

2 stops31h 45m

£586

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 5/4

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/8

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

£623

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 5/4

11:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 19/8

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

£623

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 3/4

18:40-13:40

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/4

15:10-21:40

1 stop23h 30m

£629

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

18:15-12:35

1 stop26h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

15:10-21:40

1 stop23h 30m

£638

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 16/4

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/4

05:45-08:55

1 stop20h 10m

£662

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/3

00:50-10:00

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/3

16:55-05:50

1 stop29h 55m

£680

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Best price found	£2,172
Fastest flight time	17h 50m
Direct flights	Mon and Fri
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,172

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 17h 50m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday and 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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