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Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £239

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to China

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Cheapest flights from Scotland to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Scotland to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Wed 31/1219:15EDI - PVG
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/111:45PVG - EDI
2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£576
Sat 6/1219:55EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/123:35PVG - EDI
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£632
Thu 25/1217:55EDI - PVG
2 stops35h 15mChina Southern
Tue 13/122:05PVG - EDI
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12£648
Fri 26/1206:25EDI - PVG
1 stop37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/106:55PVG - EDI
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£672
Fri 26/1217:45EDI - PVG
1 stop35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/111:10PVG - EDI
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£680
Mon 22/1218:20EDI - PKX
1 stop35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/119:45PKX - EDI
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£688
Fri 12/1208:40EDI - PKX
2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/1201:25PKX - EDI
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£689
Thu 25/1215:10EDI - PVG
1 stop34h 00mBritish Airways
Wed 14/110:55PVG - EDI
1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12£716
Sat 6/1211:40EDI - PVG
1 stop23h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 8/122:15PVG - EDI
1 stop31h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12£718
Thu 25/1206:00EDI - PVG
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/106:55PVG - EDI
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£721
Thu 25/1217:55EDI - SHA
2 stops33h 15mChina Southern
Wed 14/119:50SHA - EDI
2 stops34h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/12£749
Wed 31/1207:15EDI - SHA
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/121:30SHA - EDI
3 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£752

Find flight deals from Scotland to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to China flight deals. Data was last updated 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£456

One-way from

£239

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£815

Good round-trip deal

£494 or less

Good one-way deal

£371 or less
6/3-23/3
  • 6/3-23/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 10m total
  • Scotland to China
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10/3
  • 10/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 05m total
  • Scotland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£30 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 December 2025
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Scotland 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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to China that are best for you.

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Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 17/1

05:45-22:15

2 stops32h 30m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

11:30-11:05

3 stops31h 35m

£476

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

16:10-15:25

1 stop15h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

15:15-22:35

1 stop15h 20m

£507

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

20:40-09:55

1 stop29h 15m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/3

11:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

£521

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 25/1

17:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 1/2

11:50-10:15

1 stop30h 25m

£522

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/1

17:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 25/1

11:50-23:10

1 stop19h 20m

£522

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Sat 17/1

22:30-09:35

2 stops27h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 24/1

11:50-15:50

2 stops36h 00m

£529

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

06:00-09:55

2 stops19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/3

11:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

£539

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/3

15:10-15:25

1 stop16h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 24/3

15:15-09:25

1 stop26h 10m

£545

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

17:00-17:35

2 stops16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 27/3

11:50-09:20

1 stop29h 30m

£548

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Sun 1/2

18:05-22:50

2 stops20h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 1/3

10:55-21:40

1 stop18h 45m

£553

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Best time to book a flight from Scotland to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Scotland to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to China?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to China (average of £355). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £690). 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 SCT to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Scotland 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 5 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Scotland to China is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Scotland to China. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Scotland to China?

    Departing from Scotland to China will take you 15h. Scotland and China are separated by a distance of 5593 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Scotland to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Scotland to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Scotland to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Scotland to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Scotland to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Scotland 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 Scotland to China?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to China (average of £355). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £690). 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 9 airlines flying from Scotland to China

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Scotland 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£342Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£411Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£424Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£439Average£602FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£450Average£587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£481Average£565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£509Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£651Average£917FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£753Average£974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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