Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £245

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
14 Apr — 21 Apr1
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 15 March 2026.

Thu 7/507:25
EDI
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PVG
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/517:05
PVG
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EDI
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£470
Sat 9/514:50
EDI
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PVG
1 stop32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/517:05
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£472
Sun 10/507:45
EDI
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PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/517:05
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£475
Wed 6/511:05
EDI
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PVG
1 stop17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/517:05
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops27h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£481
Mon 27/406:10
EDI
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PEK
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/507:15
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£497
Sun 10/507:30
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops43h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/607:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£504
Wed 29/406:05
EDI
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PEK
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/507:15
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£504
Fri 8/506:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/517:05
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£506
Tue 28/406:05
EDI
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PEK
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/507:15
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£506
Sun 10/506:00
GLA
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PVG
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/607:50
PVG
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GLA
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/3£510
Wed 29/406:05
EDI
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PEK
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/507:15
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£511
Mon 27/406:00
EDI
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PEK
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/507:15
PEK
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EDI
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3£513

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 15 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£470

One-way from

£245

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£742

Good round-trip deal

£615 or less

Good one-way deal

£506 or less
7/5-19/5
  • 7/5-19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 40m total
  • Scotland to China
15/4
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • Scotland to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£45 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Scotland to China.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Scotland to China.

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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 15 March 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

EdinburghTianjin

EDI - TSN

EDITSN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/4

18:25-22:55

2 stops21h 30m

Tianjin

Sat 2/5

18:50-22:10

2 stops34h 20m

£560

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

17:10-11:45

1 stop35h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 5/5

13:00-23:05

1 stop17h 05m

£569

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 23/4

12:40-09:20

2 stops37h 40m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 6/5

08:35-22:25

2 stops20h 50m

£574
Fastest return journey

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 28/4

12:45-10:45

1 stop15h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 5/5

13:30-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

£581

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

06:10-23:05

2 stops33h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 6/7

20:40-16:25

2 stops26h 45m

£630

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Wed 29/4

13:30-13:15

1 stop16h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

12:30-08:25

1 stop26h 55m

£631

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

11:35-18:00

1 stop23h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

11:15-23:10

1 stop18h 55m

£633

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

05:40-07:00

1 stop18h 20m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£640

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Sun 14/6

17:20-11:45

2 stops35h 25m

Beijing Capital

Tue 28/7

13:25-09:10

2 stops26h 45m

£649

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 29/4

09:15-13:15

1 stop21h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

12:30-23:10

1 stop17h 40m

£650

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 £376). Flying from Scotland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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 15 March 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 16h 45m. Scotland and China are separated by a distance of 5641 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 £376). Flying from Scotland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £572). 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 Scotland to China

Discover the top 8 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 15 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£377Average£680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£435Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£478Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£485Average£570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£510Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£613Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£672Average£930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£729Average£1,046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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