Which airlines fly to China?

Hainan Airlines, China Eastern and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Edinburgh according to our data. Hainan Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

The number of flights available between Edinburgh and China is 2 per week as of March 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 Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China?

Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China?

As of March 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China.

How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China.

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

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

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13:30 - 18:20

EDI

DLC

21h 50m

2 stops

20:25 - 20:30

DLC

EDI

31h 05m

2 stops

£485Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Sun, 17 May

06:45 - 16:10

EDI

CAN

26h 25m

1 stop

09:10 - 10:35

CAN

EDI

32h 25m

2 stops

£547Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

07:10 - 16:10

EDI

CAN

26h 00m

2 stops

19:15 - 07:00

CAN

EDI

18h 45m

1 stop

£566Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Thu, 18 Jun

06:10 - 11:10

EDI

PEK

22h 00m

1 stop

02:50 - 16:30

PEK

EDI

20h 40m

1 stop

£568Multiple Airlines

Sat, 2 May - Fri, 8 May

05:40 - 11:30

EDI

CAN

22h 50m

2 stops

21:30 - 22:55

CAN

EDI

32h 25m

2 stops

£570Multiple Airlines

Mon, 11 May - Thu, 30 Jul

05:40 - 12:40

EDI

CAN

24h 00m

2 stops

20:00 - 20:55

CAN

EDI

31h 55m

2 stops

£636China Eastern

Wed, 27 May - Wed, 10 Jun

05:40 - 19:15

EDI

DLC

30h 35m

2 stops

07:35 - 23:10

DLC

EDI

22h 35m

2 stops

£644China Eastern

Thu, 14 May - Mon, 18 May

12:00 - 23:05

EDI

SHA

28h 05m

1 stop

19:00 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

19h 00m

1 stop

£737Hainan Airlines

Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

15:30 - 18:20

EDI

SHA

19h 50m

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08:35 - 23:05

SHA

EDI

21h 30m

2 stops

£788China Southern

Thu, 25 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul

17:10 - 18:20

EDI

SHA

18h 10m

2 stops

19:45 - 22:50

SHA

EDI

34h 05m

2 stops

£928China Southern

Sun, 10 May - Sun, 7 Jun

Hainan Airlines flights from Edinburgh to China

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Hainan Airlines

1 Jun

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 05m

1 stop

SHA23:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21 Jun

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£737

Hainan Airlines

17 Jul

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 00m

1 stop

CAN14:00Guangzhou Baiyun

31 Jul

CAN18:50Guangzhou Baiyun

19h 10m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£829

Hainan Airlines

6 Apr

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 50m

1 stop

PVG09:50Shanghai Pu Dong

12 Apr

PVG11:05Shanghai Pu Dong

26h 55m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£930

Cathay Pacific flights from Edinburgh to China

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Cathay Pacific

6 Jul

EDI13:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 45m

2 stops

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

22 Jul

SHA13:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 20m

2 stops

EDI09:40Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,131

Cathay Pacific

12 May

EDI16:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

36h 35m

2 stops

SHA12:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 May

SHA16:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

28h 45m

2 stops

EDI14:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,200

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Tue 28/4

13:30-18:20

2 stops21h 50m

Dalian

Sun 17/5

20:25-20:30

2 stops31h 05m

£485

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EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

06:45-16:10

1 stop26h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 17/6

09:10-10:35

2 stops32h 25m

£547

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EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/6

07:10-16:10

2 stops26h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 18/6

19:15-07:00

1 stop18h 45m

£566

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

06:10-11:10

1 stop22h 00m

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/5

02:50-16:30

1 stop20h 40m

£568

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

05:40-11:30

2 stops22h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 30/7

21:30-22:55

2 stops32h 25m

£570

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 27/5

05:40-12:40

2 stops24h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/6

20:00-20:55

2 stops31h 55m

£636

EdinburghDalian

EDI - DLC

EDIDLC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

05:40-19:15

2 stops30h 35m

Dalian

Mon 18/5

07:35-23:10

2 stops22h 35m

£644

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/6

12:00-23:05

1 stop28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 21/6

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£737

Fastest return journey

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 25/6

15:30-18:20

2 stops19h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/7

08:35-23:05

2 stops21h 30m

£788

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

17:10-18:20

2 stops18h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 7/6

19:45-22:50

2 stops34h 05m

£928

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Best price found	£502
Fastest flight time	10h 10m
Direct flights	Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £502. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £634.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to China takes 10h 10m

Direct flights go from Edinburgh to China on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Airline offering direct flights is Hainan Airlines..

There are 237 airports in China. From Edinburgh there are direct flights to Beijing Capital (PEK).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China?
Prices for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China?
As of March 2026, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China.
How old do you have to be to fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to China 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 China. 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 Edinburgh to China?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Edinburgh and China, the leading plane model is Airbus A330-300, making up 96.43% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A330-800neo with 3.57%.

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £374	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 63 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £432	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,274 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £478	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,477 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £506	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 199 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £608	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,813 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £666	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £723	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 145 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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