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 20h 50m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 22h 55m.

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

Hainan Airlines and China Southern 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 September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Fri, with 40% 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.

£235 Cheap Flights from China to Edinburgh in 2026/27

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19:30 - 14:50PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 20m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dublin

09:25 - 09:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

16h 20m1 stop Kastrup Copenhagen

£544Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Sun, 15 Nov

04:50 - 10:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m2 stops Ashgabat London Gatwick

19:00 - 05:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 05m1 stop Dublin

£580Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

21:45 - 23:05SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 20m2 stops Fuzhou Amsterdam Schiphol

07:20 - 22:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

31h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£595Multiple Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Tue, 17 Nov

19:30 - 14:20PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dublin

07:15 - 11:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 25m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

£599Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

21:00 - 20:25PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

54h 25m2 stops Shenzhen London Heathrow

19:00 - 05:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

26h 05m1 stop Dublin

£611Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£639Hainan Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

04:50 - 10:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 10m2 stops Ashgabat London Gatwick

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£643Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

11:50 - 20:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

17:00 - 09:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£644KLM

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

03:10 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 50mdirect

10:50 - 04:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

9h 50mdirect

£646Hainan Airlines

Fri, 23 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

19:30 - 14:20PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Dublin

09:05 - 18:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

24h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong

£680Multiple Airlines

Thu, 12 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

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Turkish Airlines flights from China to Edinburgh

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Turkish Airlines

24 Oct

PEK07:20Beijing Capital

34h 20m

1 stop

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Nov

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 40m

1 stop

PEK07:00Beijing Capital

£684

Turkish Airlines

8 Nov

PEK08:40Beijing Capital

38h 40m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Nov

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 40m

1 stop

PEK07:00Beijing Capital

£695

Turkish Airlines

21 Dec

PEK00:50Beijing Capital

22h 30m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

29 Dec

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

PEK16:15Beijing Capital

£765

Emirates flights from China to Edinburgh

Our best Emirates deals on China to Edinburgh flight tickets

Emirates

27 Oct

PEK00:40Beijing Capital

26h 25m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Nov

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 50m

1 stop

PEK14:45Beijing Capital

£1,203

Emirates

27 Oct

PEK00:40Beijing Capital

26h 25m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Nov

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 50m

1 stop

PEK14:45Beijing Capital

£1,247

Emirates

27 Oct

PEK00:40Beijing Capital

26h 25m

1 stop

EDI19:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Nov

EDI20:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

33h 50m

1 stop

PEK14:45Beijing Capital

£1,248

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/11

19:30-14:50

2 stops27h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/11

09:25-09:45

1 stop16h 20m

£544

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 24/10

04:50-10:00

2 stops36h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

19:00-05:05

1 stop26h 05m

£580

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 10/11

21:45-23:05

2 stops33h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 17/11

07:20-22:50

2 stops31h 30m

£595

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/11

19:30-14:20

2 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

07:15-11:40

1 stop20h 25m

£599

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 24/10

21:00-20:25

2 stops54h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

19:00-05:05

1 stop26h 05m

£611

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/10

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£639

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 24/10

04:50-10:00

2 stops36h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£643

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/11

11:50-20:00

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

17:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

£644

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/10

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£646

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/11

19:30-14:20

2 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

09:05-18:00

2 stops24h 55m

£680

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What cabin class options are available on China to Edinburgh flights?

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Best price found	£235
Fastest flight time	20h 50m
Direct flights	Mon, Fri and Sat
Airports in Edinburgh	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Edinburgh from China in the past 72 hours is £235. The best return flight deal from China to Edinburgh found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £544.

The fastest flight from China to Edinburgh takes 20h 50m

Direct flights go from China to Edinburgh on Monday, Friday and Saturday. 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 71.43% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 28.57%.

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