How many flights depart from Scotland to China on average per week?

4 flights are operational weekly from Scotland to China as of September 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.

How long is the flight from Scotland to China?

Flight times from Scotland to China vary, but if you’re flying out of Glasgow and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 20h on average. Another popular route from Scotland to China is flying from Edinburgh to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 20h 05m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to China?

Hainan Airlines, KLM and British Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to China from Scotland according to our data. Hainan Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 40% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to China. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to China on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Scotland to China?

Prices for flights from Scotland to China are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to China?

As of September 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to China.

How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to China?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to China.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?

The required travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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13:30 - 09:25GLA-PVG

36h 55m1 stop

11:15 - 23:10PVG-GLA

18h 55m1 stop

£453KLM

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

16:55 - 09:25GLA-PVG

33h 30m1 stop

11:15 - 13:00PVG-GLA

32h 45m1 stop

£454KLM

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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 13 Oct

11:00 - 16:35EDI-CAN

21h 35m1 stop

23:15 - 15:20CAN-EDI

24h 05m1 stop

£485Turkish Airlines

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Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

11:00 - 16:35EDI-CAN

21h 35m1 stop

23:15 - 10:00CAN-EDI

18h 45m1 stop

£494Turkish Airlines

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Fri, 27 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar

08:25 - 17:40GLA-PEK

25h 15m2 stops

11:50 - 09:05PEK-GLA

29h 15m2 stops

£511Multiple Airlines

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Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 7 Nov

07:45 - 17:40EDI-PEK

25h 55m2 stops

11:50 - 08:30PEK-EDI

28h 40m2 stops

£528Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov

19:40 - 08:40EDI-PVG

29h 00m1 stop

11:40 - 19:05PVG-EDI

39h 25m1 stop

£556SWISS

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Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

19:40 - 08:40EDI-PVG

29h 00m1 stop

11:40 - 19:05PVG-EDI

39h 25m1 stop

£558SWISS

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Sun, 8 Mar - Thu, 12 Mar

06:00 - 13:05EDI-CAN

23h 05m2 stops

18:30 - 10:40CAN-EDI

24h 10m2 stops

£569China Eastern

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Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar

13:30 - 19:00EDI-CAN

21h 30m2 stops

20:10 - 10:40CAN-EDI

22h 30m2 stops

£577China Eastern

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Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar

Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to China

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Hainan Airlines

12 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 40m

1 stop

SHA09:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

18 Dec

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£617

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Hainan Airlines

8 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

14h 40m

1 stop

SHA09:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

14 Dec

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17h 40m

1 stop

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£643

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Hainan Airlines

10 Oct

EDI12:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

15h 55m

1 stop

SHA10:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

17 Oct

SHA11:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

26h 45m

1 stop

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£684

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China Southern flights from Scotland to China

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China Southern

16 Oct

EDI17:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 50m

2 stops

SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

23 Oct

SHA08:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20h 35m

2 stops

EDI22:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

£648

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China Southern

16 Oct

EDI17:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

21h 50m

2 stops

SHA22:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

20 Oct

SHA08:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

21h 05m

2 stops

EDI22:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

£666

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China Southern

1 Oct

EDI17:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

18h 10m

2 stops

SHA18:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

4 Oct

SHA19:45Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

34h 20m

2 stops

EDI23:05Edinburgh Turnhouse

£746

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GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

13:30-09:25

1 stop36h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£453

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Mon 29/9

16:55-09:25

1 stop33h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 13/10

11:15-13:00

1 stop32h 45m

£454

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

11:00-16:35

1 stop21h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/3

23:15-15:20

1 stop24h 05m

£485

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/2

11:00-16:35

1 stop21h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/3

23:15-10:00

1 stop18h 45m

£494

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Fri 31/10

08:25-17:40

2 stops25h 15m

Beijing Capital

Fri 7/11

11:50-09:05

2 stops29h 15m

£511

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 30/10

07:45-17:40

2 stops25h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 6/11

11:50-08:30

2 stops28h 40m

£528

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

19:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

£556

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

19:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

£558

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/3

06:00-13:05

2 stops23h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/3

18:30-10:40

2 stops24h 10m

£569

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

13:30-19:00

2 stops21h 30m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 11/3

20:10-10:40

2 stops22h 30m

£577

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Scotland 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 £489. On the other hand, Saturday is the most expensive day to depart from Scotland because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £634.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest Scotland to China flights are usually those with departure times at midday. Our users have found flights to China at midday for as low as £530. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around £602. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest Scotland to China flight route?

Fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing Capital for the best Scotland - China flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to China from Scotland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to China for around £579 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 Scotland for as low as £498 on momondo.

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

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

You could potentially save up to 16% on your flight if you consider stops on a Scotland to China flight.

Cheap Scotland to China flight deals and tips

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Best price found	£384
Fastest flight time	10h 10m
Direct flights	Tue and Sat
Airports in China	1 airport

The best one-way flight to China from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £384. The best return flight deal from Scotland to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £491.

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

Direct flights go from Scotland to China on Tuesday and 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 Scotland to China?
Prices for flights from Scotland to China are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Scotland to China?
As of September 2025, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Scotland to China.
How old do you have to be to fly from Scotland to China?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Scotland to China.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to China?
The required travel and health documents for your China trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at China. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Scotland to China?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Scotland and China, the leading plane model is Airbus A330-300, making up 97.30% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A330-800neo with 2.70%.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to China

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £334	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 45 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom £402	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,468 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom £409	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,386 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £422	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,965 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £440	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 166 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
Finnair	PriceFrom £451	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,324 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £470	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,409 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £498	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,367 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £637	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,622 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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