What is the cheapest airline that flies from Scotland to China?

Hainan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to China

How long is the flight from Scotland to China?

Flight times from Scotland to China vary, but if you’re flying out of Edinburgh and flying into Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 15h 55m on average. Another popular route from Scotland to China is flying from Glasgow to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 20h 50m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

Which airlines fly to China?

Hainan Airlines, China Eastern and KLM 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 63% 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 February 2026, 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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EDI

PVG

24h 30m

2 stops

17:50 - 17:20

PVG

EDI

30h 30m

2 stops

£485Multiple Airlines

Tue, 28 Apr - Wed, 6 May

16:20 - 16:15

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PEK

15h 55m

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EDI

17h 10m

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£487Turkish Airlines

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07:05 - 10:15

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20h 10m

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PVG

GLA

27h 40m

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£510Multiple Airlines

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CTU

43h 25m

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10:00 - 11:05

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EDI

33h 05m

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£515Multiple Airlines

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SHA

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19:00 - 07:00

SHA

EDI

19h 00m

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£519Hainan Airlines

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09:25 - 09:55

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PEK

16h 30m

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11:50 - 19:55

PEK

EDI

16h 05m

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£521KLM

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06:00 - 09:55

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PEK

19h 55m

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PEK

EDI

18h 35m

1 stop

£539Air France

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09:30 - 17:35

EDI

PEK

24h 05m

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11:50 - 16:05

PEK

EDI

36h 15m

1 stop

£551KLM

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13:25 - 14:00

GLA

PVG

16h 35m

1 stop

11:15 - 08:25

PVG

GLA

28h 10m

1 stop

£602China Eastern

Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

06:00 - 22:20

EDI

CGQ

32h 20m

2 stops

15:15 - 21:35

CGQ

EDI

38h 20m

2 stops

£619China Eastern

Thu, 12 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

Cathay Pacific flights from Scotland to China

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Cathay Pacific

4 Mar

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

39h 10m

2 stops

SHA15:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

8 Mar

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

41h 20m

2 stops

EDI07:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

£790

Cathay Pacific

14 Mar

EDI16:10Edinburgh Turnhouse

44h 45m

2 stops

SHA20:55Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

29 Mar

SHA22:30Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

43h 55m

2 stops

EDI11:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

£835

Cathay Pacific

26 Feb

EDI13:25Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 55m

2 stops

SHA12:20Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

11 Mar

SHA13:35Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

27h 55m

2 stops

EDI09:30Edinburgh Turnhouse

£865

China Southern flights from Scotland to China

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China Southern

3 Mar

GLA17:45Glasgow Intl

31h 30m

2 stops

SHA09:15Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

15 Mar

SHA20:50Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

32h 35m

2 stops

GLA21:25Glasgow Intl

£704

China Southern

2 Mar

EDI17:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 30m

1 stop

PKX15:25Beijing Daxing Intl

23 Mar

PKX15:15Beijing Daxing Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

EDI22:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£722

China Southern

2 Mar

EDI17:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 30m

1 stop

PKX15:25Beijing Daxing Intl

23 Mar

PKX15:15Beijing Daxing Intl

15h 20m

1 stop

EDI22:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£723

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16:20-16:15

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Capital

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00:50-10:00

1 stop17h 10m

£487

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GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

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07:05-10:15

2 stops20h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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1 stop27h 40m

£510

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EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£515

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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1 stop15h 55m

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1 stop19h 00m

£519

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Beijing Capital

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1 stop16h 05m

£521

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EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

06:00-09:55

2 stops19h 55m

Beijing Capital

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00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£539

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EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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2 stops24h 05m

Beijing Capital

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11:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

£551

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GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/3

13:25-14:00

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

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11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£602

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EDI - CGQ

EDICGQ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

06:00-22:20

2 stops32h 20m

Changchun

Mon 16/3

15:15-21:35

2 stops38h 20m

£619

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Best price found	£385
Fastest flight time	13h 20m
Direct flights	Tue, Sat and Sun
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £385. The best return flight deal from Scotland to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £461.

The fastest flight from Scotland to China takes 13h 20m

Direct flights go from Scotland to China on Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 237 airports in China. From Scotland there are direct flights to 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 February 2026, 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 94.44% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A330-800neo with 5.56%.

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Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £365	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 62 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £421	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,219 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom £456	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,534 reviews	Search Air France flights
KLM	PriceFrom £463	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,455 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £470	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,786 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £494	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 192 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £594	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,750 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £650	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,741 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £706	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 137 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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