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 23h 02m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 27h 25m.

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

Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, and Cathay Pacific are the most popular carriers operating from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse

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

2 flights are operational weekly from China to Edinburgh as of May 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% 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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00:55 - 15:05

PKX

EDI

21h 10m

1 stop

07:55 - 16:55

EDI

PKX

26h 00m

1 stop

£600Qatar Airways

Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

00:55 - 15:15

PKX

EDI

21h 20m

1 stop

15:10 - 14:40

EDI

PKX

16h 30m

1 stop

£606Qatar Airways

Fri, 29 May - Wed, 30 Sep

03:10 - 07:00

PEK

EDI

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10

EDI

PEK

10h 10mdirect

£654Hainan Airlines

Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

00:10 - 09:40

PEK

EDI

16h 30m

1 stop

10:40 - 05:50

EDI

PEK

36h 10m

1 stop

£661Turkish Airlines

Thu, 11 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

11:05 - 07:00

PVG

EDI

26h 55m

1 stop

13:50 - 13:15

EDI

PVG

16h 25m

1 stop

£669Multiple Airlines

Thu, 11 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

18:05 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

17h 20m

1 stop

£670Finnair

Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

07:20 - 09:40

PEK

EDI

33h 20m

1 stop

10:40 - 05:15

EDI

PEK

35h 35m

1 stop

£676Turkish Airlines

Fri, 5 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

03:10 - 07:00

PEK

EDI

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10

EDI

PEK

10h 10mdirect

£685Hainan Airlines

Thu, 11 Jun - Fri, 19 Jun

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

09:55 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

25h 30m

2 stops

£700Finnair

Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

12:55 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

25h 45m

2 stops

09:30 - 18:55

EDI

PVG

25h 25m

2 stops

£723Multiple Airlines

Thu, 3 Sep - Wed, 6 Jan

Qatar Airways flights from China to Edinburgh

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Qatar Airways

24 May

PKX00:55Beijing Daxing Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Nov

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 05m

1 stop

PKX14:10Beijing Daxing Intl

£583

Qatar Airways

24 May

PKX00:55Beijing Daxing Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

23 Oct

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 30m

1 stop

PKX14:40Beijing Daxing Intl

£585

Qatar Airways

24 May

PKX00:55Beijing Daxing Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

30 Oct

EDI14:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 40m

1 stop

PKX14:45Beijing Daxing Intl

£593

Hainan Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Hainan Airlines

4 Jun

PEK03:10Beijing Capital

10h 50m

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

8 Jun

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 10m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

£654

Hainan Airlines

11 Jun

PEK03:10Beijing Capital

10h 50m

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

19 Jun

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 10m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

£685

Hainan Airlines

24 May

PEK03:10Beijing Capital

10h 50m

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Nov

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 20m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

£757

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00:55-15:05

1 stop21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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07:55-16:55

1 stop26h 00m

£600

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 29/5

00:55-15:15

1 stop21h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

15:10-14:40

1 stop16h 30m

£606

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PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 4/6

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£654

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/6

00:10-09:40

1 stop16h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

10:40-05:50

1 stop36h 10m

£661

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/6

11:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/6

13:50-13:15

1 stop16h 25m

£669

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/6

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

£670

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 5/6

07:20-09:40

1 stop33h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

10:40-05:15

1 stop35h 35m

£676

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 11/6

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£685

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/6

09:55-18:25

2 stops25h 30m

£700

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 3/9

12:55-07:40

2 stops25h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/1

09:30-18:55

2 stops25h 25m

£723

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Fastest flight time	20h 05m
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The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 20h 05m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, 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 90.91% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 9.09%.

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