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

Hainan Airlines, China Southern, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers 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 17h 05m on average. If you fly from Shanghai (another popular airport in China) to Edinburgh, then the average flight time is 17h 50m.

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

The number of flights available between China and Scotland is 4 per week as of July 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 25% 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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07:35 - 16:45

PVG

EDI

40h 10m

2 stops

18:15 - 05:55

EDI

PVG

28h 40m

1 stop

£605Multiple Airlines

Sat, 25 Jul - Sat, 29 Aug

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

18:05 - 10:15

EDI

PVG

33h 10m

2 stops

£608Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

18:05 - 10:15

EDI

PVG

33h 10m

2 stops

£609Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

10:25 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

25h 00m

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£618Finnair

Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

20:50 - 07:40

PVG

EDI

17h 50m

1 stop

10:25 - 18:25

EDI

PVG

25h 00m

2 stops

£622Finnair

Tue, 28 Jul - Tue, 18 Aug

01:25 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

19h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

16h 40m

1 stop

£670Qatar Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

01:25 - 12:35

PKX

EDI

19h 10m

1 stop

14:05 - 14:45

EDI

PKX

16h 40m

1 stop

£671Qatar Airways

Tue, 17 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov

19:00 - 07:00

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EDI

19h 00m

1 stop

12:00 - 19:00

EDI

SHA

24h 00m

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£696Hainan Airlines

Sun, 16 Aug - Sun, 23 Aug

07:20 - 09:40

PEK

EDI

33h 20m

1 stop

16:55 - 15:35

EDI

PEK

15h 40m

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£701Turkish Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

12:10 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

25h 50m

1 stop

12:00 - 10:00

EDI

SHA

15h 00m

1 stop

£724Hainan Airlines

Fri, 14 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug

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Finnair flights from China to Scotland

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Finnair

28 Jul

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Aug

EDI10:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 00m

2 stops

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£618

Finnair

28 Jul

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Aug

EDI10:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

25h 00m

2 stops

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£622

Finnair

28 Jul

PVG20:50Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

18 Aug

EDI18:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 20m

1 stop

PVG18:25Shanghai Pu Dong

£639

Hainan Airlines flights from China to Scotland

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on China to Scotland flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

16 Aug

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

23 Aug

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

24h 00m

1 stop

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

£696

Hainan Airlines

14 Aug

SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

21 Aug

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

£724

Hainan Airlines

13 Aug

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

20 Aug

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

£762

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18:15-05:55

1 stop28h 40m

£605

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20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

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18:05-10:15

2 stops33h 10m

£608

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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18:05-10:15

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10:25-18:25

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

10:25-18:25

2 stops25h 00m

£622

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 17/11

01:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/11

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£670

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PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 17/11

01:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/11

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£671

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 16/8

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 23/8

12:00-19:00

1 stop24h 00m

£696

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 14/8

07:20-09:40

1 stop33h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/8

16:55-15:35

1 stop15h 40m

£701

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 14/8

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/8

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£724

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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 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a China to Scotland flight.

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Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Direct flights	Mon, Fri, Sat and Sun
Airports in Scotland	112 airports

The fastest flight from China to Scotland takes 15h 45m

Direct flights go from China to Scotland on Monday, 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 75.00% of all bookings. The subsequent popular model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner at 25.00%.

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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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