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Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £257

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Scotland to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Scotland to China flight deals. Data was last updated 16 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£491

One-way from

£257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£551

Good round-trip deal

£466 or less

Good one-way deal

£392 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 3/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • Scotland to China
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9/2
  • 9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • Scotland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£47 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 January 2026
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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 16 January 2026.

Mon 9/206:15
EDI
-
PEK
3 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/214:00
PEK
-
EDI
3 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£493
Thu 28/507:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/615:55
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£507
Fri 16/111:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop21h 55m
Air France
Thu 22/100:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 15/1£514
Sun 31/507:45
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/615:55
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£516
Mon 16/211:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop21h 55m
Air France
Tue 17/300:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 15/1£517
Wed 28/111:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop21h 55m
Air France
Sun 8/200:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop18h 35m
Air France
Deal found 14/1£518
Thu 4/607:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/615:55
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£518
Thu 29/110:40
GLA
-
PEK
2 stops22h 55m
KLM
Sun 1/211:50
PEK
-
GLA
1 stop30h 05m
KLM
Deal found 15/1£536
Thu 28/507:25
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop21h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/619:05
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£540
Wed 3/617:05
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop32h 50m
KLM
Thu 18/610:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 15m
KLM
Deal found 14/1£541
Fri 24/413:30
GLA
-
PEK
1 stop36h 25m
KLM
Fri 8/510:55
PEK
-
GLA
1 stop19h 15m
KLM
Deal found 14/1£542
Thu 29/107:15
GLA
-
PEK
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/211:50
PEK
-
GLA
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£547

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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 16 January 2026.
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 - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 30/5

06:15-11:55

1 stop22h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

15:55-13:25

2 stops28h 30m

£507

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 31/5

07:45-12:50

1 stop22h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 15/6

15:55-13:25

2 stops28h 30m

£516

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Thu 29/1

10:40-17:35

2 stops22h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 1/2

11:50-09:55

1 stop30h 05m

£536

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Sat 25/4

10:25-08:55

1 stop15h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/5

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£542

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Sat 25/4

06:00-08:55

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/5

10:55-16:10

1 stop36h 15m

£542

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Thu 29/1

07:15-17:35

2 stops26h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sun 1/2

11:50-07:55

2 stops28h 05m

£547

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

11:40-17:35

1 stop21h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

00:05-16:05

2 stops24h 00m

£547

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/2

17:00-17:35

2 stops16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

00:05-12:45

2 stops20h 40m

£566

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Sun 26/4

10:25-15:55

2 stops22h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sun 10/5

10:55-08:25

1 stop28h 30m

£569

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Sun 26/4

10:25-15:55

2 stops22h 30m

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/5

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£569

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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 £353). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £686). 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 16 January 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to China?

    Departing from Scotland to China will take you 15h 50m. Scotland and China are separated by a distance of 5609 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 £353). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £686). 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 16 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£340Average£590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£409Average£563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£437Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£448Average£625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£471Average£620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£479Average£562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China SouthernCheapest£546Average£780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£605Average£679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£648Average£913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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