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Cheap flights from Scotland 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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
11 Sep — 18 Sep1
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 12 August 2026.

Wed 30/912:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Wed 7/1019:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 12/8£484
Tue 1/912:00 -
1 stop22h 45m
Sun 27/912:10 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 11/8£487
Thu 17/912:00 -
1 stop15h 55m
Sun 27/912:10 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 12/8£488
Wed 30/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 7/1011:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 12/8£488
Fri 11/912:00 -
1 stop15h 00m
Sun 27/912:10 -
1 stop25h 50m
Deal found 10/8£489
Wed 23/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Tue 29/911:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 10/8£492
Wed 30/906:00 -
2 stops28h 25m
Wed 7/1020:00 -
2 stops28h 25m
Deal found 12/8£499
Thu 1/1006:10 -
2 stops24h 10m
Wed 14/1015:50 -
2 stops32h 35m
Deal found 12/8£500
Tue 1/912:00 -
1 stop14h 50m
Sun 27/911:05 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 11/8£503
Sun 6/906:05 -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 10/1120:00 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 11/8£517
Wed 30/910:15 -
2 stops24h 10m
Wed 7/1018:50 -
2 stops23h 05m
Deal found 12/8£529
Thu 1/1006:10 -
2 stops23h 45m
Wed 14/1018:20 -
2 stops30h 05m
Deal found 12/8£532

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 12 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£484

One-way from

£225

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£691

Good round-trip deal

£512 or less

Good one-way deal

£407 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 30/9-7/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 00m total
  • Scotland to China
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8/9
  • 8/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 20m total
  • Scotland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price (£127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease (£40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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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 12 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to China that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 11/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 27/9

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£489

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 29/9

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£489

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 23/9

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 29/9

11:05-07:00

1 stop26h 55m

£492

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/10

06:10-13:20

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 14/10

15:50-17:25

2 stops32h 35m

£500

GlasgowShanghai

GLA Glasgow Intl - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Wed 30/9

10:15-17:25

2 stops24h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 7/10

18:50-10:55

2 stops23h 05m

£529
Fastest return journey

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 24/10

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 8/11

02:55-06:35

Nonstop11h 40m

£540

GlasgowBeijing

GLA Glasgow Intl - PEK Beijing Capital

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/9

08:20-05:10

1 stop13h 50m

Beijing Capital

Mon 14/9

02:50-15:40

1 stop19h 50m

£568

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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

£576

EdinburghShanghai

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/10

12:00-09:50

1 stop14h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 8/11

19:30-06:35

1 stop19h 05m

£576

EdinburghBeijing

EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 1/9

05:45-15:55

2 stops27h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 13/9

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£593

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to China (average of £537). Flying from Scotland to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of £948). 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 12 August 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Scotland to China as you normally would.

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

Booking 17 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Scotland to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to China (average of £537). Flying from Scotland to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of £948). 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 Scotland to China

Discover the top 7 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 12 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£441Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£468Average£750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£509Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£530Average£928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£561Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China EasternCheapest£569Average£816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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China SouthernCheapest£727Average£907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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