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

Hainan Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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 20h 15m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 24h 15m.

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

4 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

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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19:45 - 15:25PKX-EDI

27h 40m2 stops

11:30 - 14:45EDI-PKX

19h 15m2 stops

£557Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

18:05 - 12:35PKX-EDI

26h 30m1 stop

14:05 - 14:45EDI-PKX

16h 40m1 stop

£559Qatar Airways

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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov

08:20 - 07:00SHA-EDI

29h 40m1 stop

12:00 - 23:05EDI-SHA

28h 05m1 stop

£565Hainan Airlines

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Fri, 17 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct

10:55 - 21:25PVG-EDI

18h 30m1 stop

16:10 - 09:10EDI-PVG

33h 00m1 stop

£659British Airways

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Sat, 14 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

11:50 - 16:05PEK-EDI

36h 15m1 stop

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20h 10m1 stop

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00:50 - 15:20PEK-EDI

22h 30m1 stop

16:20 - 07:15EDI-PEK

30h 55m1 stop

£739Turkish Airlines

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Fri, 13 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb

11:50 - 10:10PEK-EDI

30h 20m1 stop

18:00 - 17:40EDI-PEK

39h 40m2 stops

£755KLM

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23:05 - 15:20PVG-EDI

24h 15m1 stop

16:20 - 17:10EDI-PVG

16h 50m1 stop

£848Turkish Airlines

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Fri, 20 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb

10:55 - 09:25PVG-EDI

30h 30m1 stop

18:55 - 09:10EDI-PVG

30h 15m1 stop

£1,082British Airways

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Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar

03:10 - 07:00PEK-EDI

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10EDI-PEK

10h 10mdirect

£1,388Hainan Airlines

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Lufthansa flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best Lufthansa deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

Lufthansa

19 Feb

PVG01:55Shanghai Pu Dong

23h 10m

2 stops

EDI17:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

24 Feb

EDI12:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

37h 20m

1 stop

PVG10:05Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,176

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Lufthansa

19 Feb

PVG01:55Shanghai Pu Dong

18h 05m

2 stops

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24 Feb

EDI12:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

37h 20m

1 stop

PVG10:05Shanghai Pu Dong

£1,177

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Lufthansa

2 Mar

PEK02:40Beijing Capital

17h 20m

1 stop

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Mar

EDI06:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 15m

2 stops

PEK19:15Beijing Capital

£1,757

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Emirates flights from China to Edinburgh

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Emirates

3 Mar

PEK06:50Beijing Capital

20h 15m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

4 Mar

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 35m

1 stop

PEK22:30Beijing Capital

£1,443

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Emirates

30 Sept

PEK00:40Beijing Capital

26h 35m

1 stop

EDI20:15Edinburgh Turnhouse

8 Oct

EDI21:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 30m

1 stop

PEK22:20Beijing Capital

£6,304

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PKX - EDI

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Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 12/11

19:45-15:25

2 stops27h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

11:30-14:45

2 stops19h 15m

£557

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 12/11

18:05-12:35

1 stop26h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 20/11

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£559

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/10

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/10

12:00-23:05

1 stop28h 05m

£565

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/2

10:55-21:25

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

16:10-09:10

1 stop33h 00m

£659

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/2

11:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

05:45-09:55

1 stop20h 10m

£700

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/2

00:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

16:20-07:15

1 stop30h 55m

£739

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 14/2

11:50-10:10

1 stop30h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

18:00-17:40

2 stops39h 40m

£755

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/2

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

16:20-17:10

1 stop16h 50m

£848

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

10:55-09:25

1 stop30h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

18:55-09:10

1 stop30h 15m

£1,082

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/10

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 10/10

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£1,388

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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 £541. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £742. 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 60% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Edinburgh flight.

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Best price found	£2,126
Fastest flight time	10h 50m
Direct flights	Wed and Fri
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,126

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 10h 50m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Wednesday and 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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