Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, China from £259

EDI — BJS
4 Dec — 11 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing are usually found in January or November, booked 35 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Beijing

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Beijing

Sat 14/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Fri 11/1207:15 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 31/10£512
Sat 21/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Tue 8/1219:30 -
2 stops25h 05m
Deal found 3/11£529
Sat 14/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Wed 9/1218:55 -
2 stops29h 10m
Deal found 31/10£532
Mon 16/1107:10 -
1 stop24h 20m
Wed 9/1221:30 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 31/10£537
Mon 16/1107:10 -
1 stop24h 20m
Mon 30/1119:45 -
2 stops44h 20m
Deal found 31/10£538
Sun 15/1109:25 -
1 stop22h 05m
Wed 9/1221:30 -
2 stops23h 10m
Deal found 31/10£545
Mon 16/1107:10 -
1 stop20h 35m
Fri 11/1207:15 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 31/10£546
Sun 29/1117:00 -
1 stop32h 55m
Thu 31/1211:50 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 31/10£551
Sun 15/1109:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Fri 11/1207:15 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 31/10£555
Sat 14/1106:00 -
1 stop15h 05m
Thu 10/1219:30 -
2 stops29h 25m
Deal found 31/10£559
Sun 15/1107:40 -
1 stop23h 50m
Fri 11/1207:30 -
2 stops22h 55m
Deal found 31/10£560
Thu 26/1105:40 -
1 stop20h 15m
Mon 30/1100:05 -
1 stop18h 25m
Deal found 30/10£563

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to Beijing

Round-trip from

£512

One-way from

£259

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£579

Good round-trip deal

£531 or less

Good one-way deal

£369 or less
14/11-11/12
  • 14/11-11/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
27/11-31/12
  • 27/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing (BJS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing (BJS).

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EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

12:15-04:45

1 stop32h 30m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/12

09:30-04:40

1 stop35h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£281

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 2/12

06:30-15:30

2 stops25h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£286

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

23:25-15:30

2 stops56h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£291

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 16/12

06:30-13:20

2 stops22h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£312

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/1

13:15-05:15

1 stop32h 00m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£316

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/11

11:55-05:35

2 stops33h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£321

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 12/12

11:10-13:20

2 stops18h 10m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£328

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/12

18:20-11:55

2 stops33h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£342

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 14/12

08:20-13:20

1 stop21h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£343

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing (average of £576). Flying from Edinburgh to Beijing in August is currently the most expensive (average of £916). 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 BJS?

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Edinburgh to Beijing?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Edinburgh to Beijing flights typically cost between £548 and £591 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £512 on Multiple Airlines (14 Nov–11 Dec).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Beijing?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Beijing on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Edinburgh to Beijing?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £642.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Edinburgh to Beijing?

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 05m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Edinburgh to Beijing?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 55m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to Beijing have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.6

Comfort

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

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

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Beijing. 2 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Beijing on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Beijing per day.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to Beijing?

    A quick flight from Edinburgh to Beijing can take about 15h 25m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £608. Airlines will cover a distance of 4957 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Beijing round-trip?

    Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at £357. Another option worth looking into is KLM, starting at £530 return. Hainan Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Beijing?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Beijing? While on average our users pay £507, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £362. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Capital), is priced around £529.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to Beijing 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 Beijing?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing (average of £576). Flying from Edinburgh to Beijing in August is currently the most expensive (average of £916). 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 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to Beijing

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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£357Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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