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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £273

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
15 Mar — 22 Mar1
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 13 February 2026.

Tue 28/413:30
EDI
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PVG
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/517:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£487
Mon 16/316:20
EDI
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PEK
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 21/300:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/2£488
Fri 6/309:05
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/322:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£502
Mon 16/316:10
EDI
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PEK
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/309:15
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£519
Mon 16/309:25
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop16h 30m
KLM
Sun 22/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
KLM
Deal found 12/2£522
Mon 16/319:45
EDI
-
PEK
3 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/317:30
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£524
Wed 18/205:50
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/300:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£525
Sun 15/307:25
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/320:30
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£529
Sun 29/312:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/402:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£533
Fri 29/512:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/602:10
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2£535
Wed 23/912:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 6/1002:10
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£539
Sun 15/307:55
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops24h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/320:25
PVG
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EDI
2 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/2£545

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 13 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£487

One-way from

£273

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£680

Good round-trip deal

£462 or less

Good one-way deal

£386 or less
28/4-6/5
  • 28/4-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to China.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 13 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to China that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

16:20-16:15

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 21/3

00:50-10:00

1 stop17h 10m

£488

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

09:05-19:00

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

22:50-22:45

2 stops31h 55m

£502

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

19:45-23:15

3 stops43h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sun 22/3

17:30-13:10

2 stops27h 40m

£524

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

11:40-17:35

1 stop21h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 22/3

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£528

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/4

05:45-08:55

1 stop20h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 11/5

10:55-16:10

1 stop36h 15m

£542

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/3

07:55-16:15

2 stops24h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 22/3

20:25-22:45

2 stops34h 20m

£545

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/3

06:05-10:05

1 stop20h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 31/3

10:05-07:40

1 stop28h 35m

£552

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/3

06:10-05:45

1 stop16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Mon 6/4

13:30-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

£552

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

09:30-17:35

2 stops24h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/3

11:50-12:45

1 stop32h 55m

£553

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

13:30-17:35

2 stops20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

11:50-23:10

1 stop19h 20m

£553

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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 £365). Flying from Edinburgh to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £555). 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 13 February 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.

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 13 February 2026.
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.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

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

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

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
7.7
Good
1,454 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

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
7.3
Good
4,216 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

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
7.2
Good
192 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

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 15h 55m. 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 Capital, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Daxing Intl or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £365). Flying from Edinburgh to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £555). 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

Discover the top 8 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 13 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£366Average£663FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£422Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£457Average£583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£468Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£495Average£719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£595Average£668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£652Average£898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£707Average£1,016FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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