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 Shanghai (a popular airport in China) to Edinburgh (the most popular airport in Scotland), then the flight time is 18h 17m on average. If you fly from Beijing (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 19h 15m.

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

Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from China to Scotland

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 May 2026. 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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00:55 - 15:05

PKX

EDI

21h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 14:10

EDI

PKX

16h 05m

1 stop

£579Qatar Airways

Sun, 24 May - Mon, 2 Nov

00:55 - 15:05

PKX

EDI

21h 10m

1 stop

15:10 - 14:40

EDI

PKX

16h 30m

1 stop

£586Qatar Airways

Thu, 28 May - Thu, 1 Oct

20:50 - 08:25

PVG

EDI

42h 35m

2 stops

18:05 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

17h 20m

1 stop

£645Finnair

Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

23:05 - 09:30

PEK

EDI

41h 25m

2 stops

06:00 - 05:00

EDI

PEK

16h 00m

1 stop

£661Multiple Airlines

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

02:50 - 10:05

PEK

EDI

14h 15m

1 stop

07:45 - 05:10

EDI

PEK

14h 25m

1 stop

£670Multiple Airlines

Fri, 29 May - Thu, 1 Oct

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

18:05 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

17h 20m

1 stop

£678Finnair

Wed, 17 Jun - Tue, 23 Jun

10:55 - 23:10

PEK

EDI

19h 15m

1 stop

05:45 - 08:55

EDI

PEK

20h 10m

1 stop

£693KLM

Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

10:55 - 23:10

PEK

EDI

19h 15m

1 stop

13:10 - 15:55

EDI

PEK

19h 45m

2 stops

£697KLM

Mon, 8 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

03:10 - 07:00

PEK

EDI

10h 50mdirect

12:00 - 05:10

EDI

PEK

10h 10mdirect

£723Hainan Airlines

Sun, 7 Jun - Mon, 15 Jun

03:10 - 07:00

PEK

EDI

10h 50mdirect

10:50 - 05:10

EDI

PEK

10h 20mdirect

£745Hainan Airlines

Sun, 24 May - Mon, 2 Nov

Qatar Airways flights from China to Scotland

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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

£579

Qatar Airways

28 May

PKX00:55Beijing Daxing Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

1 Oct

EDI15:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 30m

1 stop

PKX14:40Beijing Daxing Intl

£586

Qatar Airways

31 May

PKX00:55Beijing Daxing Intl

21h 10m

1 stop

EDI15:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

5 Jun

EDI07:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 00m

1 stop

PKX16:55Beijing Daxing Intl

£595

Lufthansa flights from China to Scotland

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Lufthansa

25 May

PEK14:30Beijing Capital

33h 35m

2 stops

EDI17:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Nov

EDI17:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

41h 20m

2 stops

PEK19:00Beijing Capital

£831

Lufthansa

18 May

PEK14:30Beijing Capital

33h 35m

2 stops

EDI17:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

2 Nov

EDI17:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

41h 20m

2 stops

PEK19:00Beijing Capital

£885

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Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 24/5

00:55-15:05

1 stop21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

14:05-14:10

1 stop16h 05m

£579

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 28/5

00:55-15:05

1 stop21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

15:10-14:40

1 stop16h 30m

£586

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

20:50-08:25

2 stops42h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 23/6

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

£645

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 7/6

23:05-09:30

2 stops41h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 14/6

06:00-05:00

1 stop16h 00m

£661

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 29/5

02:50-10:05

1 stop14h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

07:45-05:10

1 stop14h 25m

£670

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

£678

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 8/6

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/6

05:45-08:55

1 stop20h 10m

£693

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 8/6

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/6

13:10-15:55

2 stops19h 45m

£697

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 7/6

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/6

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£723

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 24/5

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/11

10:50-05:10

Nonstop10h 20m

£745

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Fastest flight time	17h 25m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Scotland	112 airports

The fastest flight from China to Scotland takes 17h 25m

Direct flights go from China to Scotland on Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 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 90.91% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Airbus A330-800neo at 9.09%.

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