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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £252

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06:05 - 18:55EDI-XIY
28h 50m2 stops
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08:30 - 23:10XIY-EDI
22h 40m2 stops
£489Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 12 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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19:55 - 05:05EDI-PVG
25h 10m1 stop
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22:05 - 09:30PVG-EDI
43h 25m2 stops
£510Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Sat, 13 Dec
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19:55 - 05:05EDI-PVG
25h 10m1 stop
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18:05 - 19:25PVG-EDI
33h 20m2 stops
£513Multiple Airlines
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Sat, 29 Nov - Tue, 16 Dec
KLM Logo
05:50 - 09:55EDI-PEK
20h 05m1 stop
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11:50 - 23:10PEK-EDI
19h 20m1 stop
£528KLM
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Mon, 19 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
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12:00 - 23:05EDI-SHA
28h 05m1 stop
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12:10 - 07:00SHA-EDI
25h 50m1 stop
£548Hainan Airlines
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Mon, 13 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
KLM Logo
13:30 - 14:40EDI-XIY
41h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
07:00 - 16:05XIY-EDI
41h 05m2 stops
£575KLM
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Thu, 4 Dec - Mon, 8 Dec
China Eastern Logo
06:00 - 11:35EDI-CAN
21h 35m2 stops
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20:10 - 23:10CAN-EDI
35h 00m2 stops
£609China Eastern
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Thu, 22 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
China Eastern Logo
06:00 - 11:35EDI-CAN
21h 35m2 stops
China Eastern Logo
20:10 - 23:10CAN-EDI
35h 00m2 stops
£610China Eastern
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Thu, 22 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
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06:05 - 00:55EDI-CTU
34h 50m2 stops
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17:30 - 23:15CTU-EDI
37h 45m2 stops
£921Lufthansa
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Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
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06:05 - 00:55EDI-CTU
34h 50m2 stops
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17:30 - 12:00CTU-EDI
50h 30m2 stops
£1,051Lufthansa
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Hainan Airlines flights from Edinburgh to China

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Edinburgh to China flight tickets
Hainan Airlines
24 Nov
EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse
23h 25m
1 stop
PVG18:15Shanghai Pu Dong
18 Dec
PVG06:25Shanghai Pu Dong
32h 10m
1 stop
EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
£517
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Hainan Airlines
13 Apr
EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 05m
1 stop
SHA23:05Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
19 Apr
SHA12:10Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse
£548
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Hainan Airlines
24 Nov
EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 45m
1 stop
PVG12:35Shanghai Pu Dong
18 Dec
PVG19:30Shanghai Pu Dong
19h 05m
1 stop
EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
£603
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China Southern flights from Edinburgh to China

Our best China Southern deals on Edinburgh to China flight tickets
China Southern
18 Jan
EDI12:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
25h 35m
2 stops
SHA22:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
22 Jan
SHA09:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
20h 35m
2 stops
EDI21:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
£699
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China Southern
18 Jan
EDI12:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
18h 45m
1 stop
PKX15:25Beijing Daxing Intl
22 Jan
PKX14:20Beijing Daxing Intl
15h 35m
1 stop
EDI21:55Edinburgh Turnhouse
£712
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China Southern
28 Nov
EDI13:40Edinburgh Turnhouse
17h 45m
1 stop
PKX15:25Beijing Daxing Intl
15 Dec
PKX15:15Beijing Daxing Intl
15h 20m
1 stop
EDI22:35Edinburgh Turnhouse
£744
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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 20 November 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

06:05-18:55

2 stops28h 50m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 29/1

08:30-23:10

2 stops22h 40m

£489

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/11

19:55-05:05

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 13/12

22:05-09:30

2 stops43h 25m

£510

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 29/11

19:55-05:05

1 stop25h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 16/12

18:05-19:25

2 stops33h 20m

£513

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 19/1

05:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sun 25/1

11:50-23:10

1 stop19h 20m

£528

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

12:00-23:05

1 stop28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/4

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£548

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/12

13:30-14:40

2 stops41h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 8/12

07:00-16:05

2 stops41h 05m

£575

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

06:00-11:35

2 stops21h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 31/1

20:10-23:10

2 stops35h 00m

£609

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

06:00-11:35

2 stops21h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sat 31/1

20:10-23:10

2 stops35h 00m

£610

EdinburghChengdu

EDI - CTU

EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

06:05-00:55

2 stops34h 50m

Chengdu

Tue 10/3

17:30-23:15

2 stops37h 45m

£921

EdinburghChengdu

EDI - CTU

EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

06:05-00:55

2 stops34h 50m

Chengdu

Tue 10/3

17:30-12:00

2 stops50h 30m

£1,051

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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 £510. 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 £660.

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 £552. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around £627. 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 £640 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 £492 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?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Edinburgh to China.

Cheap Edinburgh to China flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Edinburgh to China

Best price found

£376

Fastest flight time

10h 20m

Direct flights

Tue and Sat

Airports in China

1 airport
The best one-way flight to China from Edinburgh in the past 72 hours is £376. The best return flight deal from Edinburgh to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £503.
The fastest flight from Edinburgh to China takes 10h 20m
Direct flights go from Edinburgh to China on Tuesday and Saturday. Airline offering direct flights is Hainan Airlines..
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.

  • How many operators does momondo search 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?

Best airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Hainan AirlinesPriceFrom £348Free CancellationRating
8.2
55 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom £418Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,493 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £439Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,043 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £458Free CancellationRating
7.2
178 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom £486Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,412 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £549Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,533 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £705Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,664 reviews
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China SouthernPriceFrom £766Free CancellationRating
7.5
119 reviews
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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Edinburgh to China?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight from Edinburgh to China. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from Edinburgh to China?

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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