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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £318

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£470

One-way from

£318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£627

Good round-trip deal

£549 or less

Good one-way deal

£435 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 5/9-19/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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9/9
  • 9/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£61 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 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 13 June 2025.

Fri 5/912:00EDI - PVG
1 stop15h 00mHainan Airlines
Fri 19/911:15PVG - EDI
1 stop26h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 12/6£470
Wed 3/912:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 21/903:10PEK - EDI
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6£555
Tue 26/807:40EDI - PEK
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/902:50PEK - EDI
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£581
Thu 21/806:20EDI - CTU
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/909:00CTU - EDI
2 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£611
Wed 3/916:35EDI - PKX
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/914:15PKX - EDI
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£613
Wed 20/812:00EDI - CAN
1 stop16h 50mHainan Airlines
Fri 12/909:15CAN - EDI
1 stop28h 45mHainan Airlines
Deal found 10/6£627
Sat 23/806:00EDI - CAN
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/903:25CAN - EDI
3 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£650
Sat 23/806:00EDI - PVG
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/907:05PVG - EDI
3 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£652
Thu 21/806:20EDI - XIY
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/901:55XIY - EDI
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6£698
Sat 6/909:10EDI - PEK
2 stops23h 45mKLM
Sun 14/910:55PEK - EDI
1 stop36h 30mKLM
Deal found 12/6£702
Wed 3/911:45EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 10mAir France
Mon 22/923:05PEK - EDI
1 stop29h 10mAir France
Deal found 11/6£703
Tue 26/819:00EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 40mSWISS
Wed 3/910:10PVG - EDI
1 stop28h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/6£704

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

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Edinburgh

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China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/9

11:15-07:00

1 stop26h 45m

£470

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/9

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 21/9

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

£555

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/8

07:40-05:10

1 stop14h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 8/9

02:50-13:40

1 stop17h 50m

£581

EdinburghChengdu

EDI - CTU

EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/8

06:20-22:40

2 stops33h 20m

Chengdu

Thu 11/9

09:00-16:30

2 stops38h 30m

£611

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/9

16:35-14:15

1 stop14h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 22/9

14:15-21:45

1 stop14h 30m

£613

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 20/8

12:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Fri 12/9

09:15-07:00

1 stop28h 45m

£627

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/8

06:00-14:25

2 stops25h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 10/9

03:25-18:55

3 stops46h 30m

£650

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/8

06:00-21:00

2 stops32h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 11/9

07:05-17:55

3 stops41h 50m

£652

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/9

09:10-15:55

2 stops23h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 14/9

10:55-16:25

1 stop36h 30m

£702

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/9

11:45-15:55

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/9

23:05-21:15

1 stop29h 10m

£703

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £572). Flying from Edinburgh to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

Plan your trip to China by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to China, such as Japan Airlines, Emirates and Hainan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
335 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,May 2025

DFW - NRT

This flight was operated by American Airlines. The food was barely tolerable. Mid flight sandwich was ice cold, could not be bothered to warm it up. Staff did not seem to like their jobs very much. Too many seats packed in to maximize profit. A true “cattle car” experience. Subsequent flight from Tokyo to HCMC was on Japan Airlines which was excellent. No comparison between JAL and AA. Unfortunately that’s just the way service is in America nowadays.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to China one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £582. Users have also found prices from £593 and £681 on Lufthansa and China Southern, respectively.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £572). Flying from Edinburgh to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £878). 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 6 airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

Discover the top 6 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 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£340Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest£442Average£556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£442Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£473Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest£478Average£540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£639Average£856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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