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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £240

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05:45 - 22:15EDI-SHA
32h 30m2 stops
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11:30 - 11:05SHA-EDI
31h 35m3 stops
£478Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 17 Jan - Sat, 24 Jan
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06:05 - 18:55EDI-XIY
28h 50m2 stops
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12:30 - 22:55XIY-EDI
41h 25m2 stops
£503Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 23 Apr
British Airways Logo
09:00 - 09:10EDI-PVG
16h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 23:05PVG-EDI
19h 05m1 stop
£504British Airways
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Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
British Airways Logo
09:00 - 09:10EDI-PVG
16h 10m1 stop
British Airways Logo
11:00 - 22:10PVG-EDI
18h 10m1 stop
£505British Airways
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Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar
KLM Logo
05:50 - 09:55EDI-PEK
20h 05m1 stop
KLM Logo
11:50 - 10:10PEK-EDI
30h 20m1 stop
£522KLM
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Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 23 Jan
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:00 - 17:40EDI-SHA
22h 40m1 stop
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19:00 - 07:00SHA-EDI
19h 00m1 stop
£543Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 6 Apr - Thu, 9 Apr
China Eastern Logo
06:00 - 19:00EDI-CAN
29h 00m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
12:50 - 10:40CAN-EDI
53h 50m2 stops
£595China Eastern
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Thu, 22 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
KLM Logo
17:00 - 23:35EDI-XIY
46h 35m2 stops
KLM Logo
13:30 - 10:10XIY-EDI
52h 40m2 stops
£611KLM
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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
China Eastern Logo
06:00 - 19:00EDI-CAN
29h 00m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
20:10 - 10:40CAN-EDI
22h 30m2 stops
£616China Eastern
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Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 26 Jan
Hainan Airlines Logo
12:00 - 10:00EDI-SHA
15h 00m1 stop
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:00 - 07:00SHA-EDI
19h 00m1 stop
£625Hainan Airlines
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Fri, 3 Apr - Sun, 12 Apr

XiamenAir flights from Edinburgh to China

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XiamenAir
10 Dec
EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 10m
2 stops
SHA20:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
10 Jan
SHA07:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 00m
2 stops
EDI10:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,525
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XiamenAir
10 Dec
EDI13:30Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 10m
2 stops
SHA20:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
10 Jan
SHA07:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
35h 00m
2 stops
EDI10:10Edinburgh Turnhouse
£1,666
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Hainan Airlines flights from Edinburgh to China

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Edinburgh to China flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
6 Apr
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 40m
1 stop
SHA17:40Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
9 Apr
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£543
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Hainan Airlines
3 Apr
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
15h 00m
1 stop
SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
12 Apr
SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19h 00m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£625
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Hainan Airlines
3 Apr
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
16h 50m
1 stop
CAN11:50Guangzhou Baiyun
12 Apr
CAN19:15Guangzhou Baiyun
18h 45m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£650
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to China that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2025.
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Route

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EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

05:45-22:15

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

11:30-11:05

3 stops31h 35m

£478

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

06:05-18:55

2 stops28h 50m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 23/4

12:30-22:55

2 stops41h 25m

£503

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

09:00-09:10

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

11:00-23:05

1 stop19h 05m

£504

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

09:00-09:10

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

11:00-22:10

1 stop18h 10m

£505

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/1

05:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/1

11:50-10:10

1 stop30h 20m

£522

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 6/4

12:00-17:40

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 9/4

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£543

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

06:00-19:00

2 stops29h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 31/1

12:50-10:40

2 stops53h 50m

£595

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

17:00-23:35

2 stops46h 35m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 26/1

13:30-10:10

2 stops52h 40m

£611

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

06:00-19:00

2 stops29h 00m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 26/1

20:10-10:40

2 stops22h 30m

£616

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 3/4

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 12/4

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£625

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to China

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to China. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £503. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Edinburgh because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £651.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to China?

Our data shows that the cheapest Edinburgh to China flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to China at midday for as low as £544. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around £618. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Edinburgh Turnhouse to China flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to China?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Edinburgh when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around £632 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to China from Edinburgh for as low as £485 on momondo.

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

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Edinburgh Turnhouse to China 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 Edinburgh to China flights?

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Best price found

£373

Fastest flight time

14h 45m

Direct flights

Sat

Airports in China

1 airport
The best one-way flight to China from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £373. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £496.
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to China takes 14h 45m
Direct flights go from Edinburgh to China on Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..
There is 1 airport near China: 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.

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  • 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?

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £343Free CancellationRating
8.3
58 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £413Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,500 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £441Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,075 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £452Free CancellationRating
7.2
178 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £480Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,428 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £541Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,559 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £654Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,678 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £756Free CancellationRating
7.5
120 reviews
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Can I find flights from Edinburgh to China with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to China from Edinburgh which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once all potential Edinburgh to China flight options are in front of you, momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times amongst many other options.

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