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 18h 55m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 20h 15m.

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

Hainan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Cathay Pacific 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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00:50 - 15:20PEK-EDI

22h 30m1 stop

11:00 - 07:15EDI-PEK

36h 15m1 stop

£532Turkish Airlines

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Sat, 27 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan

00:05 - 21:20PEK-EDI

29h 15m2 stops

08:00 - 17:35EDI-PEK

25h 35m2 stops

£537Multiple Airlines

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11:50 - 08:40PEK-EDI

28h 50m1 stop

17:00 - 09:55EDI-PEK

32h 55m1 stop

£564KLM

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Sun, 28 Dec - Sun, 4 Jan

11:50 - 19:55PEK-EDI

16h 05m1 stop

17:00 - 17:35EDI-PEK

16h 35m2 stops

£590KLM

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18:15 - 12:35PKX-EDI

26h 20m1 stop

14:05 - 14:45EDI-PKX

16h 40m1 stop

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18:15 - 12:35PKX-EDI

26h 20m1 stop

07:30 - 14:45EDI-PKX

23h 15m1 stop

£711Qatar Airways

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00:10 - 16:50PVG-EDI

24h 40m1 stop

17:35 - 10:05EDI-PVG

32h 30m2 stops

£808Lufthansa

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00:10 - 12:20PVG-EDI

20h 10m2 stops

17:35 - 10:05EDI-PVG

32h 30m2 stops

£902Lufthansa

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Fri, 26 Dec - Sat, 3 Jan

15:55 - 14:25XIY-EDI

54h 30m2 stops

13:20 - 14:40EDI-XIY

41h 20m2 stops

£946Cathay Pacific

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Sat, 14 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb

12:15 - 07:45XMN-EDI

51h 30m2 stops

16:10 - 11:00EDI-XMN

58h 50m2 stops

£1,084Cathay Pacific

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Turkish Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

27 Dec

PEK00:50Beijing Capital

22h 30m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jan

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 15m

1 stop

PEK07:15Beijing Capital

£532

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Turkish Airlines

27 Dec

PVG23:05Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 55m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

3 Jan

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 10m

1 stop

PVG08:30Shanghai Pu Dong

£685

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2 Mar

PEK00:50Beijing Capital

22h 30m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Mar

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 15m

1 stop

PEK16:15Beijing Capital

£807

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KLM flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best KLM deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

KLM

28 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

28h 50m

1 stop

EDI08:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jan

EDI17:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

32h 55m

1 stop

PEK09:55Beijing Capital

£564

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KLM

28 Dec

PEK11:50Beijing Capital

16h 05m

1 stop

EDI19:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Jan

EDI17:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m

2 stops

PEK17:35Beijing Capital

£590

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PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 27/12

00:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/1

11:00-07:15

1 stop36h 15m

£532

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 27/12

00:05-21:20

2 stops29h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/1

08:00-17:35

2 stops25h 35m

£537

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

11:50-08:40

1 stop28h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/1

17:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

£564

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

11:50-19:55

1 stop16h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 4/1

17:00-17:35

2 stops16h 35m

£590

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 2/3

18:15-12:35

1 stop26h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£710

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 2/3

18:15-12:35

1 stop26h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

07:30-14:45

1 stop23h 15m

£711

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

00:10-16:50

1 stop24h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/1

17:35-10:05

2 stops32h 30m

£808

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 26/12

00:10-12:20

2 stops20h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/1

17:35-10:05

2 stops32h 30m

£902

Xi'anEdinburgh

XIY - EDI

XIYEDI

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 14/2

15:55-14:25

2 stops54h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/2

13:20-14:40

2 stops41h 20m

£946

XiamenEdinburgh

XMN - EDI

XMNEDI

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Tue 17/2

12:15-07:45

2 stops51h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/2

16:10-11:00

2 stops58h 50m

£1,084

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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 £560. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £769. 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.

Can stopping save me money on China to Edinburgh flights?

You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Edinburgh flight.

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Best price found	£2,203
Fastest flight time	11h 40m
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 £2,203

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 11h 40m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport near Edinburgh: 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 50.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 50.00%.

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