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 26h 45m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 29h 25m.

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

The number of flights available between China and Scotland is 1 per week as of October 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 100% 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.

£227 Cheap Flights from China to Scotland in 2026/27

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14:30 - 13:25PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

30h 55m2 stops Shenzhen Brussels Bruxelles-National

12:20 - 04:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 25m1 stop Charleroi Brussels

£515Multiple Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

19:30 - 16:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 25m2 stops Beijing Capital Brussels Bruxelles-National

12:50 - 16:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 20m1 stop London Luton

£542Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

02:25 - 16:10PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 45m1 stop Brussels Bruxelles-National

12:20 - 04:45EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

32h 25m1 stop Charleroi Brussels

£557Multiple Airlines

Mon, 30 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

18:30 - 21:40CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

35h 10m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl London Heathrow

07:00 - 16:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

25h 55m2 stops London Luton Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

£562Multiple Airlines

Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 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

£574Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

19:00 - 16:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

29h 55m2 stops Beijing Capital Brussels Bruxelles-National

06:30 - 10:20EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 50m2 stops Vienna Intl Xi'an Xianyang

£598Multiple Airlines

Thu, 5 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

04:50 - 11:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

37h 10m2 stops Ashgabat London Gatwick

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

26h 05m1 stop Dublin

£603Multiple Airlines

Sat, 24 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov

20:55 - 15:45SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 50m2 stops Beijing Capital Dublin

12:05 - 20:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Guangzhou Baiyun

£606Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

20:50 - 07:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 50m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

19:55 - 04:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 35m1 stop Dublin

£610Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov

20:50 - 07:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 50m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

19:45 - 04:30EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

24h 45m1 stop Dublin

£614Multiple Airlines

Tue, 20 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov

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Turkish Airlines flights from China to Scotland

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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

£703

Turkish Airlines

19 Oct

PVG07:55Shanghai Pu Dong

32h 50m

1 stop

EDI09:45Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Nov

EDI10:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 30m

1 stop

PVG17:10Shanghai Pu Dong

£705

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

£766

Hainan Airlines flights from China to Scotland

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on China to Scotland flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

5 Nov

PVG19:30Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 05m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

9 Nov

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 30m

1 stop

PVG13:20Shanghai Pu Dong

£639

Hainan Airlines

5 Nov

SHA11:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

9 Nov

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 50m

1 stop

SHA19:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

£640

Hainan Airlines

23 Oct

PEK03:10Beijing Capital

10h 50m

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Nov

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

9h 50m

PEK04:40Beijing Capital

£653

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/12

14:30-13:25

2 stops30h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/12

12:20-04:45

1 stop32h 25m

£515

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

19:30-16:55

2 stops29h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

12:50-16:10

1 stop19h 20m

£542

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 30/11

02:25-16:10

1 stop21h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/12

12:20-04:45

1 stop32h 25m

£557

GuangzhouEdinburgh

CAN Guangzhou Baiyun - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

CANEDI

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 27/10

18:30-21:40

2 stops35h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/11

07:00-16:55

2 stops25h 55m

£562

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

£574

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/11

19:00-16:55

2 stops29h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/11

06:30-10:20

2 stops19h 50m

£598

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 24/10

04:50-11:00

2 stops37h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

19:00-05:05

1 stop26h 05m

£603

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 16/11

20:55-15:45

2 stops26h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

12:05-20:15

2 stops24h 10m

£606

Fastest return journey

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/10

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/11

19:55-04:30

1 stop24h 35m

£610

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 20/10

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/11

19:45-04:30

1 stop24h 45m

£614

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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 is only 1 cabin class 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 51% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Scotland flight.

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Best price found	£227
Fastest flight time	18h 55m
Direct flights	Mon and Sat
Airports in Scotland	112 airports

The best one-way flight to Scotland from China in the past 72 hours is £227. The best return flight deal from China to Scotland found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £515.

The fastest flight from China to Scotland takes 18h 55m

Direct flights go from China to Scotland on Monday and Saturday. 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from China to Scotland

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 71.43% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 28.57%.

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Flights from China to Scotland with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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