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 45m on average. Another popular route from Scotland to China is flying from Glasgow to Shanghai Hongqiao Intl Airport, which will take roughly 17h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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

Hainan Airlines, China Southern, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Scotland to China

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

2 flights are operational weekly from Scotland to China as of December 2025. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 50% of flights per week taking off on this day.

Which airlines fly to China?

Hainan Airlines, KLM and China Eastern 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 52% 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 December 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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09:00 - 09:10

EDI

PVG

16h 10m1 stop

11:00 - 23:05

PVG

EDI

19h 05m1 stop

£477British Airways

Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

09:00 - 09:10

EDI

PVG

16h 10m1 stop

11:00 - 23:05

PVG

EDI

19h 05m1 stop

£480British Airways

Sat, 14 Mar - Sun, 29 Mar

09:30 - 09:10

EDI

PVG

15h 40m1 stop

10:55 - 22:25

PVG

EDI

19h 30m1 stop

£495British Airways

Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

05:50 - 09:55

EDI

PEK

20h 05m1 stop

11:50 - 23:10

PEK

EDI

19h 20m1 stop

£507KLM

Mon, 12 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

09:10 - 08:55

GLA

PEK

16h 45m1 stop

10:55 - 08:25

PEK

GLA

28h 30m1 stop

£521KLM

Thu, 16 Apr - Thu, 14 May

06:00 - 09:55

EDI

PEK

19h 55m2 stops

00:05 - 10:40

PEK

EDI

18h 35m1 stop

£525Air France

Mon, 12 Jan - Wed, 28 Jan

06:00 - 11:30

EDI

PEK

21h 30m1 stop

02:50 - 16:25

PEK

EDI

20h 35m1 stop

£535Multiple Airlines

Fri, 20 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

08:15 - 20:20

EDI

PKX

28h 05m2 stops

11:35 - 07:30

PKX

EDI

51h 55m2 stops

£537Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

06:05 - 17:35

GLA

PEK

27h 30m2 stops

00:05 - 09:55

PEK

GLA

17h 50m2 stops

£563Air France

Tue, 3 Feb - Mon, 9 Feb

18:05 - 18:10

EDI

PVG

17h 05m1 stop

20:50 - 21:55

PVG

EDI

32h 05m2 stops

£623Finnair

Sat, 2 May - Sun, 17 May

Hainan Airlines flights from Scotland to China

Our best Hainan Airlines deals on Scotland to China flight tickets

Hainan Airlines

20 Mar

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 20m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

9 Apr

PEK03:10Beijing Capital

10h 50m

EDI07:00Edinburgh Turnhouse

£678

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Hainan Airlines

22 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 20m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

28 Dec

PEK02:55Beijing Capital

11h 40m

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,323

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Hainan Airlines

22 Dec

EDI10:50Edinburgh Turnhouse

10h 20m

PEK05:10Beijing Capital

1 Jan

PEK02:55Beijing Capital

11h 40m

EDI06:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£1,365

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China Southern flights from Scotland to China

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China Southern

12 Mar

EDI17:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

13h 30m

1 stop

PKX15:25Beijing Daxing Intl

15 Mar

PKX17:30Beijing Daxing Intl

37h 05m

2 stops

EDI22:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£671

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China Southern

12 Mar

EDI17:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

17h 30m

2 stops

DLC19:25Dalian

16 Mar

DLC09:30Dalian

21h 05m

2 stops

EDI22:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£676

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China Southern

7 Mar

EDI17:55Edinburgh Turnhouse

38h 35m

2 stops

PKX16:30Beijing Daxing Intl

22 Mar

PKX13:30Beijing Daxing Intl

41h 05m

2 stops

EDI22:35Edinburgh Turnhouse

£681

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

09:00-09:10

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

11:00-23:05

1 stop19h 05m

£477

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EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

09:00-09:10

1 stop16h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 29/3

11:00-23:05

1 stop19h 05m

£480

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

09:30-09:10

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

10:55-22:25

1 stop19h 30m

£495

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EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

05:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Thu 29/1

11:50-23:10

1 stop19h 20m

£507

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Thu 16/4

09:10-08:55

1 stop16h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 14/5

10:55-08:25

1 stop28h 30m

£521

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

06:00-09:55

2 stops19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 28/1

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£525

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/3

06:00-11:30

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sat 4/4

02:50-16:25

1 stop20h 35m

£535

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

08:15-20:20

2 stops28h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 22/3

11:35-07:30

2 stops51h 55m

£537

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Tue 3/2

06:05-17:35

2 stops27h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/2

00:05-09:55

2 stops17h 50m

£563

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 2/5

18:05-18:10

1 stop17h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 17/5

20:50-21:55

2 stops32h 05m

£623

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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 £499. 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 £647.

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 £541. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around £614. 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?

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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?

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Best price found	£367
Fastest flight time	14h 45m
Direct flights	Tue and Sat
Airports in China	237 airports

The best one-way flight to China from Scotland in the past 72 hours is £367. The best return flight deal from Scotland to China found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £514.

The fastest flight from Scotland to China takes 14h 45m

Direct flights go from Scotland to China on Tuesday and Saturday. 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 December 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 85.71% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A330-800neo with 14.29%.

Best airlines flying from Scotland to China

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Hainan Airlines	PriceFrom £341	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 59 reviews	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air France	PriceFrom £410	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,511 reviews	Search Air France flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £438	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,107 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom £449	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 179 reviews	Search China Eastern flights
KLM	PriceFrom £472	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,431 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom £480	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,643 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £508	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,602 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £649	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,685 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Southern	PriceFrom £751	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 123 reviews	Search China Southern flights

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