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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, China from £284

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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — BJS
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing are usually found in February or November, booked 10 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Beijing (BJS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

£464

One-way from

£284

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£786

Good round-trip deal

£513 or less

Good one-way deal

£374 or less
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/10-30/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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9/10
  • 9/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price (£125 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing (BJS).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing (BJS).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 August 2025.

Sun 26/1011:00EDI - PEK
1 stop36h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 30/1000:50PEK - EDI
1 stop17h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/8£464
Mon 22/905:45EDI - PEK
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1006:50PEK - EDI
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£493
Mon 13/1012:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Thu 23/1003:10PEK - EDI
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/8£503
Mon 22/918:05EDI - PKX
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1014:25PKX - EDI
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£524
Mon 22/909:10EDI - PEK
1 stop16h 45mKLM
Wed 15/1010:55PEK - EDI
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 25/8£532
Mon 22/909:10EDI - PEK
1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1023:05PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£533
Mon 22/912:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 5/1003:10PEK - EDI
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/8£534
Mon 22/905:45EDI - PKX
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1011:00PKX - EDI
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£537
Mon 22/905:45EDI - PEK
2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1018:30PEK - EDI
3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£547
Mon 22/905:45EDI - PKX
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1015:00PKX - EDI
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£549
Mon 13/1012:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Fri 24/1003:10PEK - EDI
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 24/8£552
Mon 22/905:45EDI - PKX
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/1019:45PKX - EDI
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/8£558

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Beijing 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 26 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Beijing that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 26/10

11:00-07:15

1 stop36h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 30/10

00:50-10:00

1 stop17h 10m

£464

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

11:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

Beijing Capital

Thu 26/2

00:50-10:00

1 stop17h 10m

£474

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

05:45-12:15

2 stops23h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/10

06:50-09:10

2 stops33h 20m

£493

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/10

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 23/10

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

£503

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

18:05-13:20

2 stops36h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 15/10

14:25-07:40

2 stops48h 15m

£524

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

09:10-08:55

1 stop16h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 15/10

10:55-21:45

1 stop17h 50m

£532

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

09:10-08:55

1 stop16h 45m

Beijing Capital

Wed 8/10

10:55-21:45

1 stop17h 50m

£532

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

06:00-08:55

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 10/10

10:55-12:35

1 stop32h 40m

£532

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

09:10-08:55

1 stop16h 45m

Beijing Capital

Mon 6/10

23:05-10:45

1 stop18h 40m

£533

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 22/9

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 5/10

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

£534

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing, you should look to book at least 10 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 5% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Edinburgh to Beijing chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Edinburgh to Beijing on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £490.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via London (LHR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 18m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 58m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. 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 Beijing. Reviews last updated 26 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, KLM, andAir France 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
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Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
1,388 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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
7.3
Good
3,953 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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.
Lufthansa
6.8
Okay
7,359 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
45 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.4

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

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 Beijing. 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 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. 3 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 10h 10m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £503. Airlines will cover a distance of 4927 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at £406. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Hainan Airlines and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at £431 and £454, respectively. Air France is 32% 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 £927, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £359. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Capital), is priced around £493.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing (average of £566). Flying from Edinburgh to Beijing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £908). 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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Air FranceCheapest£406Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£431Average£579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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