What is the cheapest airline that flies from Edinburgh Turnhouse to China?

Hainan Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Edinburgh Turnhouse to China

Which airlines fly to China?

China Eastern, Hainan Airlines and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Edinburgh according to our data. China Eastern is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 7 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 6 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Mon, with 17% 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 August 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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12:00 - 09:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

14h 50m1 stop Beijing Capital

11:05 - 07:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

26h 55m1 stop Beijing Capital

£504Hainan Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

12:00 - 19:00EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

24h 00m1 stop Beijing Capital

20:15 - 07:00SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 45m1 stop Beijing Capital

£504Hainan Airlines

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17:00 - 15:35EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

15h 35m1 stop Istanbul

00:10 - 09:45PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 35m1 stop Istanbul

£529Turkish Airlines

Tue, 29 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

16:20 - 16:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

15h 55m1 stop Istanbul

00:40 - 09:40PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 00m1 stop Istanbul

£530Turkish Airlines

Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

15:30 - 09:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

34h 35m2 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:40 - 23:30PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

34h 50m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Dublin

£540Multiple Airlines

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18:35 - 07:50EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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08:40 - 17:50PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 10m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£546Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Nov - Tue, 8 Dec

13:25 - 09:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

36h 30m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:50 - 08:40PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£554KLM

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

09:15 - 08:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

16h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

10:55 - 23:10PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£560KLM

Thu, 10 Sep - Thu, 17 Sep

15:30 - 11:05EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

36h 35m2 stops London Heathrow Guangzhou Baiyun

14:15 - 23:05PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

£586China Southern

Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 8 Oct

15:25 - 16:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

18h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

17:00 - 23:05CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

37h 05m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl London Heathrow

£754China Southern

Wed, 14 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

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£654KLM

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13:05 - 09:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

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08:30 - 09:20PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

31h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong London Heathrow

£654Multiple Airlines

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10:40 - 15:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

22h 15m2 stops Dublin Paris Charles de Gaulle

10:55 - 07:10PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

27h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Dublin

£654Multiple Airlines

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09:50 - 12:40EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

19h 50m1 stop Stockholm Arlanda

08:30 - 23:35PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

22h 05m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong London Heathrow

£661Multiple Airlines

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13:10 - 15:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

19h 45m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle

10:55 - 23:10PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£694KLM

Thu, 27 Aug - Fri, 4 Sep

05:45 - 08:55EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

20h 10m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

10:55 - 08:30PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

£761KLM

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

17:10 - 14:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

14h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

14:15 - 23:05PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

£859China Southern

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

17:10 - 14:15EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

14h 05m1 stop London Heathrow

14:15 - 23:05PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 50m1 stop London Heathrow

£881China Southern

Thu, 27 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

12:00 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

10h 10mdirect

03:50 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 10mdirect

£1,040Hainan Airlines

Wed, 26 Aug - Fri, 28 Aug

12:00 - 05:10EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital

10h 10mdirect

03:50 - 07:00PEK Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 10mdirect

£1,042Hainan Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

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1 Oct

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SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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17h 45m

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EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£504

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17 Sept

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

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SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Sept

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

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EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£505

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20 Sept

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

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SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27 Sept

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

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EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£508

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25 Dec

EDI07:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 45m

1 stop

PVG09:10Shanghai Pu Dong

18 Jan

PVG10:55Shanghai Pu Dong

19h 40m

1 stop

EDI22:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£565

British Airways

25 Dec

EDI06:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 50m

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17 Jan

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18h 55m

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£565

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£540

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Fri 27/11

18:35-07:50

1 stop29h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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1 stop17h 10m

£546

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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1 stop36h 30m

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1 stop28h 50m

£554

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 10/9

09:15-08:55

1 stop16h 40m

Beijing Capital

Thu 17/9

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£560

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

15:30-11:05

2 stops36h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 8/10

14:15-23:05

1 stop15h 50m

£586

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/10

15:25-16:55

1 stop18h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 21/10

17:00-23:05

2 stops37h 05m

£754

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What is the cheapest month to fly to China?

The cheapest month to fly to China from Edinburgh is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around £523, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you’re not able to fly to China in March, then January is your next best option. Flight prices from Edinburgh to China during January average around £532.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh Turnhouse to China flight route?

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Edinburgh to China flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	£236
Fastest flight time	10h 10m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	238 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £236. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £504.

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

Direct flights go from Edinburgh to China every day.

There are 238 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 August 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 58.44% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 28.57%, Airbus A330-800neo with 9.09%, and Airbus A330 with 3.90%.

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Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £437	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 69 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £519	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,565 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £524	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £570	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 234 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £595	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,188 reviews	Search British Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £720	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 172 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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