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 25h 50m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 33h 25m.

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

Hainan Airlines, Finnair, and China Eastern are the most popular carriers 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 Tue, with 20% 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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08:30 - 00:35

PEK

EDI

23h 05m

2 stops

06:00 - 05:40

EDI

PEK

16h 40m

1 stop

£488Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

21:00 - 00:20

PEK

EDI

34h 20m

2 stops

06:45 - 23:45

EDI

PEK

34h 00m

2 stops

£530Multiple Airlines

Fri, 4 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep

08:30 - 23:10

XMN

EDI

21h 40m

2 stops

05:45 - 14:20

EDI

XMN

25h 35m

1 stop

£656XiamenAir

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

07:55 - 09:40

PVG

EDI

32h 45m

1 stop

10:40 - 06:25

EDI

PVG

36h 45m

1 stop

£697Turkish Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

07:55 - 09:40

PVG

EDI

32h 45m

1 stop

10:40 - 06:25

EDI

PVG

36h 45m

1 stop

£698Turkish Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

13:30 - 20:55

CTU

EDI

38h 25m

2 stops

17:25 - 01:20

EDI

CTU

24h 55m

2 stops

£705Air France

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

13:30 - 20:55

CTU

EDI

38h 25m

2 stops

17:25 - 01:20

EDI

CTU

24h 55m

2 stops

£706Air France

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

01:25 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

19h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

16h 40m

1 stop

£734Qatar Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

01:25 - 06:00

PKX

EDI

36h 35m

1 stop

14:05 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

16h 40m

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£736Qatar Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov

13:40 - 16:10

XIY

EDI

57h 30m

2 stops

05:45 - 19:35

EDI

XIY

30h 50m

2 stops

£780XiamenAir

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

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16 Sept

PVG07:55Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 45m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 Sept

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 45m

1 stop

PVG06:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£697

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3 Sept

PEK07:20Beijing Capital

33h 20m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

7 Sept

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 20m

1 stop

PEK05:15Beijing Capital

£698

Turkish Airlines

3 Sept

PEK07:20Beijing Capital

33h 20m

1 stop

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

7 Sept

EDI16:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 20m

1 stop

PEK05:15Beijing Capital

£699

Air France flights from China to Edinburgh

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Air France

16 Sept

CTU13:30Chengdu

38h 25m

2 stops

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 Sept

EDI17:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 55m

2 stops

CTU01:20Chengdu

£705

Air France

16 Sept

CTU13:30Chengdu

38h 25m

2 stops

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 Sept

EDI17:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 55m

2 stops

CTU01:20Chengdu

£706

Air France

16 Sept

CTU13:30Chengdu

38h 25m

2 stops

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

22 Sept

EDI17:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 55m

2 stops

CTU01:20Chengdu

£734

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PEKEDI

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08:30-00:35

2 stops23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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06:00-05:40

1 stop16h 40m

£488

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PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 4/9

21:00-00:20

2 stops34h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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06:45-23:45

2 stops34h 00m

£530

XiamenEdinburgh

XMN - EDI

XMNEDI

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 16/9

08:30-23:10

2 stops21h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

05:45-14:20

1 stop25h 35m

£656

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

07:55-09:40

1 stop32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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10:40-06:25

1 stop36h 45m

£697

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PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 16/9

07:55-09:40

1 stop32h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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10:40-06:25

1 stop36h 45m

£698

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CTU - EDI

CTUEDI

Chengdu

Wed 16/9

13:30-20:55

2 stops38h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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17:25-01:20

2 stops24h 55m

£705

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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

£706

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 28/10

01:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£734

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 28/10

01:25-06:00

1 stop36h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/11

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£736

Xi'anEdinburgh

XIY - EDI

XIYEDI

Xi'an Xianyang

Wed 16/9

13:40-16:10

2 stops57h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

05:45-19:35

2 stops30h 50m

£780

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

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

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is Hainan Airlines..

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 60.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 40.00%.

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