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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £225

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 25/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
26 Aug — 2 Sep1
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 27 July 2026.

Wed 16/905:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 20/907:00
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/7£488
Tue 8/912:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop22h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Tue 29/919:00
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop19h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 24/7£494
Tue 8/912:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 21/919:00
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop19h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 26/7£495
Tue 8/912:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 20/911:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 23/7£495
Tue 8/912:00
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop15h 00m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 20/912:10
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop25h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 23/7£496
Fri 27/1110:50
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 30m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 6/1219:30
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 24/7£519
Mon 7/906:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 14/911:05
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/7£524
Mon 7/912:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Mon 14/911:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 24/7£525
Wed 4/1108:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1108:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/7£534
Sun 4/1012:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop14h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 29/1019:30
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 05m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 23/7£535
Fri 27/1110:50
EDI
-
SHA
1 stop14h 45m
Hainan Airlines
Sun 6/1220:55
SHA
-
EDI
1 stop17h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 24/7£536
Fri 6/1110:50
EDI
-
PEK
Nonstop10h 20m
Hainan Airlines
Thu 19/1102:55
PEK
-
EDI
Nonstop11h 40m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 25/7£536

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 27 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£488

One-way from

£225

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£788

Good round-trip deal

£562 or less

Good one-way deal

£393 or less
16/9-20/9
  • 16/9-20/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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25/8
  • 25/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£11 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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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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 27 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to China that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£495

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 8/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 20/9

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£496

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 24/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 28/9

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£542
Fastest return journey

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/10

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/11

02:55-06:35

Nonstop11h 40m

£545

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 25/8

13:05-13:50

2 stops17h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 1/9

08:55-00:35

2 stops22h 40m

£566

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/10

11:05-17:30

2 stops37h 25m

£575

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 15/9

06:15-17:45

2 stops28h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 21/9

12:10-14:00

2 stops32h 50m

£582

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

17:10-15:50

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 12/10

23:10-16:25

1 stop24h 15m

£590

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

06:00-05:40

1 stop16h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 8/9

19:15-19:50

2 stops31h 35m

£593

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 8/11

20:55-06:35

1 stop17h 40m

£598

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £535). Flying from Edinburgh to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of £960). 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 27 July 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.

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

The price you pay for your flight from Edinburgh to China may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 27 July 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
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
1,550 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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 Southern
7.4
Good
164 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
7.3
Good
229 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
68 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.9

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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 40m. The distance from Edinburgh to China is about 5609 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £535). Flying from Edinburgh to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of £960). 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 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

Discover the top 7 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 27 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£413Average£701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£440Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£530Average£762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£537Average£940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest£576Average£812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£609Average£664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China SouthernCheapest£737Average£977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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