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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £243

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
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 28 February 2026.

Mon 9/1118:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1108:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£514
Sun 19/420:10
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 26/422:00
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2£517
Tue 3/320:30
EDI
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PEK
1 stop29h 25m
KLM
Tue 10/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop16h 05m
KLM
Deal found 25/2£527
Wed 25/305:50
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/411:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£527
Fri 17/417:10
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop14h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/514:15
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£535
Wed 25/305:50
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/401:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£541
Fri 6/1109:25
EDI
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PEK
1 stop16h 30m
KLM
Fri 20/1111:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 27/2£542
Tue 24/307:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/301:10
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£547
Thu 19/306:00
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop27h 35m
Air France
Sat 21/300:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 27/2£553
Wed 13/505:55
EDI
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CAN
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/606:45
CAN
-
EDI
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/2£558
Fri 17/406:10
EDI
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PEK
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/509:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2£560
Tue 17/312:45
EDI
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PEK
2 stops27h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/413:30
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2£564

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 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£663

Good round-trip deal

£573 or less

Good one-way deal

£364 or less
19/4-26/4
  • 19/4-26/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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30/3
  • 30/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 30m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£24 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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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 28 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to China that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/3

13:15-07:55

3 stops34h 40m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 18/3

16:30-19:05

2 stops34h 35m

£579

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

05:55-16:50

1 stop27h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 24/6

13:20-08:30

1 stop26h 10m

£594

EdinburghDalian

EDI - DLC

EDIDLC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

06:00-11:40

2 stops21h 40m

Dalian

Sun 15/3

09:05-21:35

2 stops44h 30m

£623

EdinburghChangchun

EDI - CGQ

EDICGQ

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

06:00-15:25

2 stops25h 25m

Changchun

Mon 16/3

08:50-10:40

2 stops33h 50m

£623

EdinburghChengdu

EDI - CTU

EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

06:00-00:55

2 stops34h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 16/3

17:30-10:40

2 stops25h 10m

£623

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

06:00-11:20

2 stops21h 20m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 16/3

08:00-10:40

2 stops34h 40m

£623

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

12:45-20:00

2 stops23h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/4

20:40-16:25

2 stops26h 45m

£630

EdinburghChengdu

EDI - CTU

EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 10/6

18:45-22:40

2 stops20h 55m

Chengdu

Mon 15/6

21:30-22:10

2 stops31h 40m

£631

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 19/3

12:25-16:40

1 stop20h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/4

08:25-09:55

2 stops32h 30m

£652

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 6/5

13:10-18:45

2 stops22h 35m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 10/5

20:00-23:10

2 stops34h 10m

£654

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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 £369). Flying from Edinburgh to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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.

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 28 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
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Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,461 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
4,238 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
196 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

8.3

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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 Pu Dong 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 £369). Flying from Edinburgh to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £562). 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 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£370Average£669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£427Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£462Average£589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£473Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£501Average£748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£602Average£676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£659Average£908FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£715Average£1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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