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

3 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of June 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 17h 50m.

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

Hainan Airlines and Turkish Airlines 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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02:50 - 10:15

PEK

EDI

14h 25m

1 stop

07:45 - 05:10

EDI

PEK

14h 25m

1 stop

£611Multiple Airlines

Wed, 8 Jul - Thu, 16 Jul

02:50 - 10:15

PEK

EDI

14h 25m

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07:45 - 05:10

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PEK

14h 25m

1 stop

£625Multiple Airlines

Wed, 8 Jul - Thu, 16 Jul

01:45 - 13:40

PKX

EDI

18h 55m

1 stop

07:55 - 15:00

EDI

PKX

24h 05m

1 stop

£632Qatar Airways

Wed, 8 Jul - Thu, 16 Jul

01:45 - 13:40

PKX

EDI

18h 55m

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07:55 - 15:00

EDI

PKX

24h 05m

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£641Qatar Airways

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01:45 - 06:25

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07:55 - 15:00

EDI

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24h 05m

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£643Qatar Airways

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01:45 - 06:25

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35h 40m

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07:55 - 15:00

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24h 05m

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10:55 - 16:30

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EDI

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17:25 - 15:55

EDI

PEK

15h 30m

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£715Air France

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20:50 - 07:40

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17h 50m

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10:25 - 18:25

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25h 00m

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£750Finnair

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20:50 - 07:40

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EDI

17h 50m

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10:25 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

25h 00m

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£758Finnair

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6 Aug

PEK07:25Beijing Capital

19h 40m

1 stop

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

13 Aug

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 25m

1 stop

PEK15:25Beijing Capital

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30 Jun

XIY13:00Xi'an Xianyang

38h 05m

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EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jul

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 35m

2 stops

XIY11:35Xi'an Xianyang

£1,691

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30 Jun

XIY13:00Xi'an Xianyang

38h 05m

2 stops

EDI20:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jul

EDI22:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 35m

2 stops

XIY11:35Xi'an Xianyang

£1,693

Finnair flights from China to Edinburgh

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Finnair

28 Jul

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Aug

EDI10:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 00m

2 stops

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£750

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28 Jul

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Aug

EDI10:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 00m

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PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£758

Finnair

28 Jul

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 50m

1 stop

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EDI09:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 10m

2 stops

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£758

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02:50-10:15

1 stop14h 25m

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07:45-05:10

1 stop14h 25m

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02:50-10:15

1 stop14h 25m

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07:45-05:10

1 stop14h 25m

£625

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

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01:45-13:40

1 stop18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

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01:45-13:40

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

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Beijing Daxing Intl

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01:45-06:25

1 stop35h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

£643

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 2/7

01:45-06:25

1 stop35h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

£644

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PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

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10:55-16:30

2 stops36h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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17:25-15:55

1 stop15h 30m

£715

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/7

10:55-12:20

1 stop32h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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13:10-15:55

2 stops19h 45m

£728

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PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

10:25-18:25

2 stops25h 00m

£750

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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10:25-18:25

2 stops25h 00m

£758

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Fastest flight time	16h 10m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

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

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 100.00% of all bookings.

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