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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £322

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
9 Jul — 16 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to China

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 June 2026.

Fri 19/606:10
EDI
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PKX
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/713:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£614
Sat 13/617:15
EDI
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PEK
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/602:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£615
Mon 15/617:15
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/613:00
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop17h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£621
Mon 15/606:10
EDI
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PKX
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 29/613:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£628
Mon 12/1007:55
EDI
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PEK
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 18/1002:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£633
Tue 23/617:10
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/702:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£644
Mon 15/612:45
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 22/613:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6£648
Tue 16/606:15
EDI
-
PEK
3 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/610:55
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/6£652
Thu 9/707:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/702:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/6£655
Mon 6/707:55
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop14h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/702:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6£666
Fri 19/606:10
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/713:00
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/6£669
Mon 15/617:25
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop15h 30m
Air France
Mon 22/623:05
PEK
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EDI
1 stop24h 25m
Air France
Deal found 8/6£675

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to China flight deals. Data was last updated 9 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£614

One-way from

£322

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£760

Good round-trip deal

£770 or less

Good one-way deal

£508 or less
19/6-1/7
  • 19/6-1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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19/10
  • 19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to China.
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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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to China that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

06:10-10:40

1 stop21h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 1/7

13:30-22:45

1 stop16h 15m

£614

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 19/6

06:10-05:45

1 stop16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 1/7

13:00-22:45

1 stop16h 45m

£669

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 27/6

17:15-09:55

2 stops33h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 11/7

11:05-23:10

1 stop19h 05m

£692

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/6

06:10-20:55

2 stops31h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 6/7

13:30-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

£703

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 4/9

08:25-10:35

2 stops19h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 16/9

11:40-07:40

2 stops51h 00m

£718

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

11:40-19:05

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 23/11

11:05-23:10

1 stop20h 05m

£732

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

20:40-18:45

2 stops39h 05m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/7

19:15-07:00

1 stop18h 45m

£753

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 17/9

13:10-15:55

2 stops19h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 1/10

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£760

EdinburghChengdu

EDI - CTU

EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/11

11:40-12:35

2 stops40h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 23/11

14:35-23:10

2 stops40h 35m

£776

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 7/7

05:45-09:25

1 stop20h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 5/8

11:15-12:20

1 stop32h 05m

£785

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to China?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £274). Flying from Edinburgh to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £600). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 June 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to China as you normally would.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to China?

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to China may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to China. Reviews last updated 9 June 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,KLM, andChina Southern from Edinburgh to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
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Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,527 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Southern
7.5
Good
153 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,409 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
China Eastern
7.3
Good
223 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
66 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to China?

    For a flight from Edinburgh to China, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to China?

    Departing from Edinburgh to China will take you 19h 45m. The distance from Edinburgh to China is about 4927 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to China?

    When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to China consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Daxing Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Capital or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Chengdu as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to China by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to China?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £274). Flying from Edinburgh to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £600). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 9 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£406Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£431Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£530Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£536Average£936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest£576Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£637Average£683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China SouthernCheapest£736Average£976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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