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Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £287

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 29/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
29 Jan — 5 Feb1
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 30 December 2025.

Tue 30/1206:00EDI - PEK
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/111:50PEK - EDI
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£893
Tue 30/1213:30EDI - PEK
2 stops20h 05mKLM
Tue 6/111:50PEK - EDI
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 29/12£910
Tue 30/1206:30EDI - PKX
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/118:15PKX - EDI
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12£968

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 30 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£473

One-way from

£287

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£965

Good round-trip deal

£462 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 16/3-19/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 55m total
  • Scotland to China
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29/3
  • 29/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 50m total
  • Scotland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£48 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 December 2025
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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 30 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

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/3

10:50-18:00

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

11:50-06:35

1 stop26h 45m

£473

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/2

07:25-09:10

1 stop17h 45m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

10:55-09:00

1 stop30h 05m

£495

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/2

09:55-12:25

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

11:35-07:20

2 stops51h 45m

£495

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/2

14:05-09:10

1 stop35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

10:55-09:25

1 stop30h 30m

£495

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/2

16:10-09:10

1 stop33h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/2

10:55-08:25

1 stop29h 30m

£495

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/2

14:05-09:10

1 stop35h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 28/2

10:55-21:25

1 stop18h 30m

£495

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/2

20:20-09:10

1 stop28h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 24/2

10:55-08:35

1 stop29h 40m

£495

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 5/2

08:35-09:10

1 stop16h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/2

10:55-07:30

1 stop28h 35m

£495

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Sun 25/1

17:20-09:55

1 stop32h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sat 21/2

11:50-22:10

1 stop18h 20m

£496

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

11:40-17:35

1 stop21h 55m

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/2

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£510

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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 £351). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £682). 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 30 December 2025.

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 17h 45m. 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 £351). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £682). 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 30 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£338Average£586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£406Average£559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£434Average£595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£445Average£582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£468Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£475Average£558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£533Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£644Average£907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£744Average£965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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