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

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

3 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of August 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 33% 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 16h 10m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 21h.

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.

£223 Cheap Flights from China to Edinburgh in 2026

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08:30 - 00:25PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 55m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kastrup Copenhagen

16:00 - 13:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

14h 30m1 stop Venice Marco Polo

£547Multiple Airlines

Mon, 14 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

19:00 - 17:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 30m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

07:55 - 17:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 50m2 stops Dublin Beijing Capital

£572Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

13:00 - 09:50PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 50m2 stops Shanghai Hongqiao Intl London Gatwick

06:05 - 17:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

27h 25m2 stops Dublin Shanghai Pu Dong

£574Multiple Airlines

Fri, 16 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

13:50 - 09:40SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 50m2 stops Guangzhou Baiyun London Gatwick

23:55 - 10:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 00m2 stops Dublin Beijing Capital

£586Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

20:15 - 17:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

12:00 - 10:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

£589Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

20:15 - 21:30SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 15m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

12:00 - 09:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14h 35m1 stop Beijing Capital

£589Multiple Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Sat, 24 Oct

02:50 - 17:30PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 40m1 stop Dublin

06:15 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

15h 55m1 stop Dublin

£592Multiple Airlines

Mon, 12 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

08:30 - 00:35PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kastrup Copenhagen

06:15 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

15h 55m1 stop Dublin

£592Multiple Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct

19:25 - 12:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 15m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Madrid Barajas

15:05 - 09:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

34h 10m2 stops Madrid Barajas Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£606Multiple Airlines

Mon, 19 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

08:30 - 01:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 30m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Kastrup Copenhagen

23:55 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

22h 15m1 stop Dublin

£610Multiple Airlines

Sun, 11 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

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02:55 - 06:35PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 40mdirect

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£630Hainan Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£632Hainan Airlines

Thu, 15 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£671Hainan Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Fri, 19 Mar

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£784Hainan Airlines

Thu, 8 Oct - Fri, 26 Mar

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

10h 10mdirect

£1,056Hainan Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Wed, 30 Sep

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

10h 10mdirect

£1,059Hainan Airlines

Wed, 23 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

10h 10mdirect

£1,092Hainan Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

10h 10mdirect

£1,312Hainan Airlines

Fri, 25 Sep - Sat, 3 Oct

02:55 - 06:35PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

11h 40mdirect

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£2,687Hainan Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

10h 10mdirect

£4,912Hainan Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

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KLM

22 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

16h 10m

1 stop

EDI20:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

29 Dec

EDI17:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 40m

2 stops

PEK17:40Beijing Capital

£663

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22 Dec

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16h 10m

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16h 40m

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PEK17:40Beijing Capital

£663

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21 Dec

PEK00:05Beijing Capital

20h 25m

2 stops

EDI12:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

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EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 15m

2 stops

PEK17:40Beijing Capital

£688

Qatar Airways flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best Qatar Airways deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

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12 Oct

PKX01:45Beijing Daxing Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Oct

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m

1 stop

PKX15:00Beijing Daxing Intl

£668

Qatar Airways

10 Oct

PKX01:45Beijing Daxing Intl

35h 40m

1 stop

EDI06:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Oct

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 05m

1 stop

PKX15:00Beijing Daxing Intl

£703

Qatar Airways

20 Oct

PKX01:45Beijing Daxing Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

25 Oct

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 15m

1 stop

PKX14:45Beijing Daxing Intl

£705

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PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 14/9

08:30-00:25

2 stops22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

16:00-13:30

1 stop14h 30m

£547

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/10

19:00-17:30

2 stops29h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/10

07:55-17:45

2 stops26h 50m

£572

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/10

13:00-09:50

2 stops27h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

06:05-17:30

2 stops27h 25m

£574

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 11/10

13:50-09:40

2 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/10

23:55-10:55

2 stops28h 00m

£586

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 12/10

20:15-17:30

2 stops28h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/10

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£589

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 8/10

20:15-21:30

2 stops32h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/10

12:00-09:35

1 stop14h 35m

£589

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/10

02:50-17:30

1 stop21h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/10

06:15-05:10

1 stop15h 55m

£592

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 13/10

08:30-00:35

2 stops23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 20/10

06:15-05:10

1 stop15h 55m

£592

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 19/10

19:25-12:40

2 stops24h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

15:05-09:15

2 stops34h 10m

£606

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 11/10

08:30-01:00

2 stops23h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/10

23:55-05:10

1 stop22h 15m

£610

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What is the cheapest China to Edinburgh Turnhouse flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on China to Edinburgh flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on China to Edinburgh 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	£223
Fastest flight time	16h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sat
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Edinburgh from China in the past 72 hours is £223. The best return flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £547.

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 16h 10m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. 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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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 75.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 25.00%.

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