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?

5 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of July 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 20% 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 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 33h.

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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07:00 - 09:15

PEK

EDI

33h 15m

2 stops

09:20 - 12:40

EDI

PEK

20h 20m

1 stop

£597Multiple Airlines

Sat, 15 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

19:45 - 23:35

PKX

EDI

34h 50m

2 stops

05:45 - 00:05

EDI

PKX

35h 20m

2 stops

£613Multiple Airlines

Sat, 15 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

23:05 - 10:40

PEK

EDI

18h 35m

1 stop

05:40 - 15:55

EDI

PEK

27h 15m

1 stop

£633Air France

Mon, 3 Aug - Mon, 17 Aug

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

10:25 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

25h 00m

2 stops

£636Finnair

Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

10:25 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

25h 00m

2 stops

£637Finnair

Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

01:25 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

19h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

16h 40m

1 stop

£670Qatar Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

08:40 - 09:40

PEK

EDI

33h 00m

1 stop

16:20 - 07:00

EDI

PEK

30h 40m

1 stop

£671Turkish Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 3 Dec

09:55 - 09:40

PVG

EDI

31h 45m

1 stop

16:20 - 08:15

EDI

PVG

31h 55m

1 stop

£671Turkish Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Thu, 3 Dec

01:45 - 06:25

PKX

EDI

35h 40m

1 stop

07:55 - 15:00

EDI

PKX

24h 05m

1 stop

£680Qatar Airways

Tue, 18 Aug - Wed, 26 Aug

13:30 - 20:55

CTU

EDI

38h 25m

2 stops

17:25 - 01:20

EDI

CTU

24h 55m

2 stops

£824Air France

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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XiamenAir

16 Sept

XMN08:30Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

38h 40m

2 stops

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 Sept

EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 35m

1 stop

XMN14:20Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£771

XiamenAir

16 Sept

XMN08:30Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

38h 40m

2 stops

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 Sept

EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 35m

1 stop

XMN14:20Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£772

XiamenAir

16 Sept

XIY16:55Xi'an Xianyang

37h 15m

2 stops

EDI23:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 Sept

EDI05:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

51h 05m

2 stops

XIY15:50Xi'an Xianyang

£773

Philippine Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Philippine Airlines

25 Nov

XMN17:25Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

44h 35m

2 stops

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

29 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

42h 20m

2 stops

XMN16:25Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£979

Philippine Airlines

25 Nov

XMN17:25Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

44h 35m

2 stops

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

29 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

42h 20m

2 stops

XMN16:25Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£980

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PEKEDI

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Sat 15/8

07:00-09:15

2 stops33h 15m

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Wed 26/8

09:20-12:40

1 stop20h 20m

£597

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 15/8

19:45-23:35

2 stops34h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

05:45-00:05

2 stops35h 20m

£613

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 3/8

23:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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05:40-15:55

1 stop27h 15m

£633

ShanghaiEdinburgh

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

£636

ShanghaiEdinburgh

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

£637

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 17/11

01:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/11

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£670

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/12

08:40-09:40

1 stop33h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

16:20-07:00

1 stop30h 40m

£671

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

09:55-09:40

1 stop31h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

16:20-08:15

1 stop31h 55m

£671

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 18/8

01:45-06:25

1 stop35h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

£680

ChengduEdinburgh

CTU - EDI

CTUEDI

Chengdu

Wed 16/9

13:30-20:55

2 stops38h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

17:25-01:20

2 stops24h 55m

£824

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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.

Can stopping save me money on China to Edinburgh flights?

You could potentially save up to 43% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Edinburgh flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 45m
Direct flights	Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 17h 45m

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

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