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 43% 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 April 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 April 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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20:15 - 09:00

EDI

PKX

29h 45m

2 stops

19:40 - 15:20

PKX

EDI

26h 40m

2 stops

£521Multiple Airlines

Tue, 12 May - Tue, 19 May

06:45 - 23:40

EDI

PEK

33h 55m

2 stops

13:35 - 22:05

PEK

EDI

39h 30m

3 stops

£562Multiple Airlines

Wed, 13 May - Wed, 20 May

12:45 - 10:45

EDI

PKX

15h 00m

1 stop

13:30 - 23:05

PKX

EDI

16h 35m

1 stop

£570Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May

06:10 - 10:45

EDI

PKX

21h 35m

1 stop

13:30 - 22:45

PKX

EDI

16h 15m

1 stop

£573Multiple Airlines

Thu, 30 Apr - Thu, 7 May

05:45 - 08:55

EDI

PEK

20h 10m

1 stop

10:55 - 08:30

PEK

EDI

28h 35m

1 stop

£598KLM

Mon, 15 Jun - Tue, 14 Jul

13:10 - 13:55

EDI

ZUH

41h 45m

2 stops

14:45 - 20:55

ZUH

EDI

37h 10m

2 stops

£665China Eastern

Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

18:30 - 22:20

EDI

SHA

20h 50m

2 stops

20:00 - 23:05

SHA

EDI

34h 05m

2 stops

£708China Southern

Tue, 5 May - Fri, 19 Jun

15:35 - 18:20

EDI

SHA

19h 45m

2 stops

20:00 - 23:05

SHA

EDI

34h 05m

2 stops

£729China Southern

Tue, 5 May - Fri, 19 Jun

13:10 - 13:55

EDI

ZUH

41h 45m

2 stops

14:45 - 23:10

ZUH

EDI

39h 25m

2 stops

£730China Eastern

Thu, 4 Jun - Mon, 8 Jun

12:00 - 10:55

EDI

SHA

15h 55m

1 stop

08:20 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

29h 40m

1 stop

£841Hainan Airlines

Mon, 7 Sep - Wed, 7 Oct

Hainan Airlines flights from Edinburgh to China

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Hainan Airlines

1 Jun

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

30 Sept

SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25h 50m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£791

Hainan Airlines

1 Sept

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29 Sept

SHA20:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 45m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£940

Hainan Airlines

27 Jun

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 00m

1 stop

SHA10:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

12 Aug

SHA20:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 45m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,072

China Southern flights from Edinburgh to China

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China Southern

12 May

EDI17:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m

2 stops

PKX22:15Beijing Daxing Intl

19 May

PKX14:15Beijing Daxing Intl

14h 55m

1 stop

EDI22:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

£648

China Southern

5 May

EDI18:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

20h 50m

2 stops

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19 Jun

SHA20:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 05m

2 stops

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£708

China Southern

29 Apr

EDI15:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 50m

1 stop

PKX14:15Beijing Daxing Intl

6 May

PKX07:00Beijing Daxing Intl

22h 20m

2 stops

EDI22:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£725

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EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

20:15-09:00

2 stops29h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 19/5

19:40-15:20

2 stops26h 40m

£521

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

06:45-23:40

2 stops33h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 20/5

13:35-22:05

3 stops39h 30m

£562

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EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

12:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 5/5

13:30-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

£570

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/4

06:10-10:45

1 stop21h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 7/5

13:30-22:45

1 stop16h 15m

£573

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/6

05:45-08:55

1 stop20h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 14/7

10:55-08:30

1 stop28h 35m

£598

EdinburghZhuhai

EDI - ZUH

EDIZUH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

13:10-13:55

2 stops41h 45m

Zhuhai

Mon 8/6

14:45-20:55

2 stops37h 10m

£665

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

18:30-22:20

2 stops20h 50m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/6

20:00-23:05

2 stops34h 05m

£708

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 5/5

15:35-18:20

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 19/6

20:00-23:05

2 stops34h 05m

£729

EdinburghZhuhai

EDI - ZUH

EDIZUH

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

13:10-13:55

2 stops41h 45m

Zhuhai

Mon 8/6

14:45-23:10

2 stops39h 25m

£730

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/9

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

£841

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

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Best price found	£495
Fastest flight time	16h 15m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £495. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £669.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to China takes 16h 15m

Direct flights go from Edinburgh to China every day.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Edinburgh to China

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 April 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 90.91% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A330-800neo with 9.09%.

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Edinburgh to China with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £397	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.3 63 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £436	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,291 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £482	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,481 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £511	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 200 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £614	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,841 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £729	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 146 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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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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