What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to Scotland?

XiamenAir is the most popular carrier operating from China to Scotland

How long is the flight from China to Scotland?

The flight from China to Scotland 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 Scotland), then the flight time is 22h 55m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 28h 05m.

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

The number of flights available between China and Scotland is 2 per week as of December 2025. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 50% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Scotland?

Prices for flights from China to Scotland are updated daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to Scotland?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Scotland.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Scotland 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 Scotland. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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19:50 - 20:55

SHA

EDI

33h 05m2 stops

08:20 - 21:50

EDI

SHA

29h 30m2 stops

£542Multiple Airlines

Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

10:10 - 15:20

PVG

EDI

37h 10m1 stop

16:20 - 08:15

EDI

PVG

31h 55m1 stop

£552Turkish Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

10:10 - 10:00

PVG

EDI

31h 50m1 stop

16:20 - 08:15

EDI

PVG

31h 55m1 stop

£552Turkish Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

00:50 - 10:00

PEK

EDI

17h 10m1 stop

11:00 - 07:15

EDI

PEK

36h 15m1 stop

£594Turkish Airlines

Tue, 10 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

18:15 - 08:50

PKX

EDI

46h 35m2 stops

07:30 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

23h 15m1 stop

£709Qatar Airways

Mon, 16 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

01:25 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

19h 10m1 stop

07:30 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

23h 15m1 stop

£718Qatar Airways

Sun, 15 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar

10:55 - 10:45

PVG

GLA

31h 50m1 stop

06:35 - 09:10

GLA

PVG

18h 35m1 stop

£762British Airways

Sat, 14 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

11:50 - 22:10

PEK

GLA

18h 20m1 stop

17:20 - 09:55

GLA

PEK

32h 35m1 stop

£797KLM

Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb

16:45 - 20:15

PEK

ABZ

35h 30m2 stops

14:40 - 00:55

ABZ

PEK

26h 15m2 stops

£814Cathay Pacific

Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan

18:35 - 09:30

PEK

EDI

22h 55m2 stops

12:40 - 00:55

EDI

PEK

28h 15m2 stops

£1,029Cathay Pacific

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

Turkish Airlines flights from China to Scotland

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Turkish Airlines

11 Mar

PVG10:10Shanghai Pu Dong

37h 10m

1 stop

EDI15:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m

1 stop

PVG08:15Shanghai Pu Dong

£552

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Turkish Airlines

11 Mar

PVG10:10Shanghai Pu Dong

31h 50m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI16:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 55m

1 stop

PVG08:15Shanghai Pu Dong

£552

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Turkish Airlines

10 Mar

PEK00:50Beijing Capital

17h 10m

1 stop

EDI10:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI11:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 15m

1 stop

PEK07:15Beijing Capital

£594

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Qatar Airways

16 Mar

PKX18:15Beijing Daxing Intl

46h 35m

2 stops

EDI08:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

19 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 15m

1 stop

PKX14:45Beijing Daxing Intl

£709

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Qatar Airways

15 Mar

PKX01:25Beijing Daxing Intl

19h 10m

1 stop

EDI12:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

19 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 15m

1 stop

PKX14:45Beijing Daxing Intl

£718

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Qatar Airways

11 Mar

PVG23:35Shanghai Pu Dong

27h 00m

2 stops

EDI18:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

15 Mar

EDI07:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

23h 10m

1 stop

PVG14:40Shanghai Pu Dong

£829

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ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/2

19:50-20:55

2 stops33h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/2

08:20-21:50

2 stops29h 30m

£542

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

10:10-15:20

1 stop37h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

16:20-08:15

1 stop31h 55m

£552

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 11/3

10:10-10:00

1 stop31h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

16:20-08:15

1 stop31h 55m

£552

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/3

00:50-10:00

1 stop17h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

11:00-07:15

1 stop36h 15m

£594

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 16/3

18:15-08:50

2 stops46h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

07:30-14:45

1 stop23h 15m

£709

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 15/3

01:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

07:30-14:45

1 stop23h 15m

£718

ShanghaiGlasgow

PVG - GLA

PVGGLA

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 14/3

10:55-10:45

1 stop31h 50m

Glasgow Intl

Mon 16/3

06:35-09:10

1 stop18h 35m

£762

BeijingGlasgow

PEK - GLA

PEKGLA

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/2

11:50-22:10

1 stop18h 20m

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/2

17:20-09:55

1 stop32h 35m

£797

BeijingAberdeen

PEK - ABZ

PEKABZ

Beijing Capital

Thu 22/1

16:45-20:15

2 stops35h 30m

Aberdeen Dyce

Mon 26/1

14:40-00:55

2 stops26h 15m

£814

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Wed 11/3

18:35-09:30

2 stops22h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

12:40-00:55

2 stops28h 15m

£1,029

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from China to Scotland

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What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Scotland?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Scotland is in the evening. Flights from China to Scotland during this time can be as low as £546. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Scotland is in the morning when prices are around £772.

What is the cheapest China to Scotland flight route?

Fly from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh Turnhouse for the best China - Scotland flight prices

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on China to Scotland 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 Scotland flights?

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

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Best price found	£2,158
Fastest flight time	20h 35m
Direct flights	Fri
Airports in Scotland	112 airports

The best flight deal from China to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £2,158

The fastest flight from China to Scotland takes 20h 35m

Direct flights go from China to Scotland on Friday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 112 airports in Scotland. From China there are direct flights to Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to Scotland?
Prices for flights from China to Scotland are updated daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from China to Scotland?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to Scotland.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Scotland?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Scotland 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 Scotland. 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 Scotland?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from China to Scotland is Airbus A330-300, representing 75.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 25.00%.

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