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 46% 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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06:10 - 10:45

EDI

PKX

21h 35m

1 stop

13:30 - 23:05

PKX

EDI

16h 35m

1 stop

£574Multiple Airlines

Fri, 29 May - Fri, 5 Jun

12:45 - 10:45

EDI

PKX

15h 00m

1 stop

13:30 - 23:05

PKX

EDI

16h 35m

1 stop

£575Multiple Airlines

Tue, 19 May - Tue, 26 May

09:20 - 08:55

EDI

PEK

16h 35m

1 stop

10:55 - 23:10

PEK

EDI

19h 15m

1 stop

£575KLM

Sat, 2 May - Sun, 10 May

13:00 - 10:45

EDI

PKX

14h 45m

1 stop

13:30 - 22:55

PKX

EDI

16h 25m

1 stop

£575Multiple Airlines

Thu, 7 May - Sun, 10 May

13:10 - 09:25

EDI

PVG

37h 15m

1 stop

11:15 - 23:10

PVG

EDI

18h 55m

1 stop

£606KLM

Wed, 17 Jun - Sun, 21 Jun

05:50 - 07:55

EDI

PVG

19h 05m

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11:00 - 22:20

PVG

EDI

18h 20m

1 stop

£627British Airways

Tue, 12 May - Wed, 10 Jun

15:35 - 18:20

EDI

SHA

19h 45m

2 stops

08:35 - 23:05

SHA

EDI

21h 30m

2 stops

£768China Southern

Tue, 2 Jun - Thu, 25 Jun

11:35 - 16:20

EDI

SYX

45h 45m

2 stops

06:45 - 23:10

SYX

EDI

23h 25m

2 stops

£785China Eastern

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

11:35 - 01:10

EDI

SYX

30h 35m

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06:45 - 23:10

SYX

EDI

23h 25m

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£785China Eastern

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 4 Oct

15:10 - 16:55

EDI

CAN

18h 45m

1 stop

23:10 - 23:05

CAN

EDI

30h 55m

2 stops

£910China Southern

Fri, 9 Oct - Fri, 16 Oct

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Hainan Airlines flights from Edinburgh to China

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Edinburgh to China flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

29 May

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

28h 05m

1 stop

SHA23:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

5 Jun

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£803

Hainan Airlines

29 Jun

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

16h 50m

1 stop

CAN11:50Guangzhou Baiyun

3 Aug

CAN19:15Guangzhou Baiyun

18h 45m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£857

Hainan Airlines

11 Jul

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Jul

SHA19:00Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£859

China Southern flights from Edinburgh to China

Our best China Southern deals on Edinburgh to China flight tickets

China Southern

12 May

EDI15:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 40m

1 stop

PKX14:15Beijing Daxing Intl

19 May

PKX11:10Beijing Daxing Intl

42h 10m

2 stops

EDI22:20Edinburgh Turnhouse

£734

China Southern

2 Jun

EDI17:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 55m

2 stops

SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

9 Jun

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 35m

2 stops

EDI22:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

£748

China Southern

2 Jun

EDI15:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

19h 45m

2 stops

SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

25 Jun

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 30m

2 stops

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£768

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06:10-10:45

1 stop21h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 5/6

13:30-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

£574

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EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 19/5

12:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 26/5

13:30-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

£575

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

09:20-08:55

1 stop16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/5

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£575

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EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 7/5

13:00-10:45

1 stop14h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

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13:30-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

£575

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EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 17/6

13:10-09:25

1 stop37h 15m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 21/6

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£606

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 12/5

05:50-07:55

1 stop19h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

11:00-22:20

1 stop18h 20m

£627

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 2/6

15:35-18:20

2 stops19h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/6

08:35-23:05

2 stops21h 30m

£768

EdinburghSanya

EDI - SYX

EDISYX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

11:35-16:20

2 stops45h 45m

Sanya Phoenix Intl

Sun 4/10

06:45-23:10

2 stops23h 25m

£785

EdinburghSanya

EDI - SYX

EDISYX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 30/9

11:35-01:10

2 stops30h 35m

Sanya Phoenix Intl

Sun 4/10

06:45-23:10

2 stops23h 25m

£785

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/10

15:10-16:55

1 stop18h 45m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 16/10

23:10-23:05

2 stops30h 55m

£910

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Best price found	£381
Fastest flight time	13h 55m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £381. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £635.

The fastest flight from Edinburgh to China takes 13h 55m

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 91.18% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A330-800neo with 8.82%.

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 £403	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 64 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £426	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,311 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom £472	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,501 reviews	Search KLM flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 207 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £529	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £600	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,895 reviews	Search British Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £713	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 149 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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