Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £277

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to China flight deals. Data was last updated 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£479

One-way from

£277

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£547

Good round-trip deal

£501 or less

Good one-way deal

£375 or less
27/11-15/12
  • 27/11-15/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 72h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to China
1/12
  • 1/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse 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 14 November 2025.

Sat 22/1106:15EDI - XIY
2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1216:05XIY - EDI
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£476
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1218:00XIY - EDI
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£479
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:00XIY - EDI
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£486
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1218:00XIY - EDI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£487
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1208:00XIY - EDI
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£492
Fri 28/1106:35EDI - XIY
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:55XIY - EDI
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£508
Thu 27/1115:00EDI - PEK
1 stop28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1207:15PEK - EDI
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£512
Mon 24/1110:50EDI - SHA
1 stop15h 45mHainan Airlines
Thu 27/1108:35SHA - EDI
1 stop30h 00mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/11£516
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1218:00XIY - EDI
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£517
Wed 19/1106:15EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1220:00PEK - EDI
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£521
Mon 1/1206:15EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1220:00PEK - EDI
2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11£521
Wed 3/1211:40EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 55mAir France
Tue 9/1200:05PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 35mAir France
Deal found 13/11£526

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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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/11

20:50-05:50

1 stop25h 00m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sun 14/12

18:00-17:10

2 stops31h 10m

£487

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 24/11

10:50-10:35

1 stop15h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 27/11

08:35-06:35

1 stop30h 00m

£516

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/11

20:50-05:50

1 stop25h 00m

Xi'an Xianyang

Thu 18/12

18:00-20:20

2 stops34h 20m

£517

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/1

20:30-09:55

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 13/1

11:50-23:10

1 stop19h 20m

£525

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/11

20:50-05:50

1 stop25h 00m

Xi'an Xianyang

Sat 13/12

18:00-12:15

2 stops26h 15m

£528

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

06:05-06:35

1 stop16h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/3

09:55-16:55

1 stop15h 00m

£530

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

£540

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/11

10:20-05:50

1 stop35h 30m

Xi'an Xianyang

Tue 16/12

18:00-14:30

2 stops28h 30m

£540

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

19:15-08:45

2 stops29h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 10/12

11:00-15:40

3 stops36h 40m

£546

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 27/11

20:50-05:50

1 stop25h 00m

Xi'an Xianyang

Fri 12/12

13:30-11:55

2 stops30h 25m

£549

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £360). Flying from Edinburgh to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £672). 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 14 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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 14 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, KLM, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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.

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.7

Food

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

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

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  • 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 15h 45m. The distance from Edinburgh to China is about 5593 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £360). Flying from Edinburgh to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £672). 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 8 airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£346Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£417Average£574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£437Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£456Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£485Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£547Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£703Average£957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£763Average£988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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