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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, China from £279

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — BJS
22 Feb — 1 Mar1
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 40 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Monday

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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 23 January 2026.

Thu 29/105:50
EDI
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PEK
1 stop20h 05m
KLM
Thu 5/211:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 22/1£510
Wed 11/311:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop21h 55m
Air France
Tue 17/300:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 22/1£517
Tue 10/311:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop21h 55m
Air France
Tue 17/300:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 22/1£520
Wed 11/317:00
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop32h 55m
KLM
Tue 17/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 22/1£525
Fri 6/316:15
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop17h 20m
Air France
Wed 11/300:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 22/1£525
Mon 9/206:15
EDI
-
PEK
3 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/202:15
PEK
-
EDI
3 stops39h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£532
Thu 29/106:00
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops19h 55m
Air France
Wed 4/200:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 22/1£535
Thu 12/306:00
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£538
Mon 16/1105:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Sun 29/1111:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop28h 45m
KLM
Deal found 22/1£539
Sun 8/308:15
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/321:25
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£543
Thu 12/306:00
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops19h 55m
Air France
Tue 17/300:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 22/1£543
Mon 16/317:00
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops16h 35m
KLM
Fri 27/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 22/1£546

Find 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 23 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£279

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£497

Good round-trip deal

£463 or less

Good one-way deal

£391 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 11/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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7/3
  • 7/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (£126 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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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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 23 January 2026.
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

Mon 9/2

06:15-00:10

3 stops33h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 27/2

02:15-09:35

3 stops39h 20m

£532

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

09:30-17:35

2 stops24h 05m

Beijing Capital

Thu 19/3

11:50-20:00

1 stop16h 10m

£547

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/2

06:00-06:35

1 stop16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Thu 26/2

13:50-23:15

1 stop17h 25m

£572

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

17:00-17:35

2 stops16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 18/3

00:05-12:45

2 stops20h 40m

£573

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

09:30-17:35

2 stops24h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/3

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£592

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

06:05-12:25

2 stops22h 20m

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/2

09:55-16:55

1 stop15h 00m

£598

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

12:45-11:30

1 stop14h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 26/2

02:50-17:05

1 stop22h 15m

£604

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

13:30-17:35

2 stops20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/3

00:05-12:45

2 stops20h 40m

£618

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 20/2

18:25-13:40

1 stop35h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 27/2

21:25-11:05

2 stops45h 40m

£711

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

16:10-15:25

1 stop15h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

15:15-22:35

1 stop15h 20m

£713

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing

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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 16 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing, you should look to book at least 40 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 month to book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing (average of £411). Flying from Edinburgh to Beijing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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?

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 23 January 2026.

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?

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 33% 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 £546.

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 Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 04m.

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 23 January 2026.
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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

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
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

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
7.7
Good
1,442 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

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
4,204 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

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
7,744 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

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. 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 24h 05m. KLM provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £547. Airlines will cover a distance of 4927 mi.

  • 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 £408. Another option worth looking into is Hainan Airlines, starting at £507 return. Air France is 37% 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 £983, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £248. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Capital), is priced around £516.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing (average of £411). Flying from Edinburgh to Beijing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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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