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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £223

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
7 Dec — 14 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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£467

One-way from

£223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£594

Good round-trip deal

£504 or less

Good one-way deal

£376 or less
26/11-3/12
  • 26/11-3/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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11/1
  • 11/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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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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 7 November 2025.

Wed 26/1107:00EDI - PEK
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1208:15PEK - EDI
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£467
Fri 5/1218:55EDI - SHA
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1219:05SHA - EDI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£491
Fri 14/1109:20EDI - PEK
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Thu 4/1211:50PEK - EDI
1 stop32h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/11£525
Mon 24/1106:05EDI - PEK
1 stop17h 40mLufthansa
Wed 3/1210:00PEK - EDI
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11£526
Tue 25/1107:50EDI - PKX
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1216:30PKX - EDI
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£534
Tue 25/1106:10EDI - PEK
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1219:30PEK - EDI
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£538
Wed 26/1108:10EDI - PKX
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1211:30PKX - EDI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£540
Fri 14/1106:00EDI - PEK
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1211:50PEK - EDI
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£543
Mon 1/1206:00EDI - PEK
2 stops19h 55mAir France
Tue 23/1200:05PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 35mAir France
Deal found 5/11£544
Mon 17/1109:20EDI - PEK
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Fri 12/1211:50PEK - EDI
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/11£545
Mon 17/1105:50EDI - PEK
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Fri 28/1111:50PEK - EDI
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 6/11£546
Thu 27/1111:40EDI - CTU
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1217:30CTU - EDI
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£547

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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 7 November 2025.
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

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/12

18:55-18:10

3 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

19:05-19:15

2 stops32h 10m

£491

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

05:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 23/12

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£526

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

10:50-18:00

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

11:50-06:35

1 stop26h 45m

£533

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

10:50-13:20

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

06:55-06:35

1 stop31h 40m

£533

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

16:10-15:25

1 stop15h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

15:15-09:10

1 stop25h 55m

£538

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

£542

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/11

09:20-09:55

1 stop16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/12

11:50-09:20

1 stop29h 30m

£545

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/2

17:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 22/2

11:50-12:45

1 stop32h 55m

£545

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

19:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

£551

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/11

17:00-17:35

2 stops16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/12

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£551

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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Cheapflights Insights

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 £348). Flying from Edinburgh to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £476). 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 7 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Edinburgh to China in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 46% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, 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 7 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.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

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
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

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
1,405 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

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
4,032 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

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
174 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
52 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

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 16h 35m. 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 - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Capital or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Daxing 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 £348). Flying from Edinburgh to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £476). 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£348Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£419Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£440Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£459Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£487Average£624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£549Average£707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£706Average£961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£767Average£993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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