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Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £243

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
12 Feb — 19 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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£493

One-way from

£243

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£549

Good round-trip deal

£464 or less

Good one-way deal

£391 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 14/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 20m total
  • Scotland to China
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6/3
  • 6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • Scotland to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£46 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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Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 13 January 2026.

Sat 14/306:50
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 20m
British Airways
Sun 29/311:00
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop29h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 12/1£493
Thu 22/117:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop31h 15m
British Airways
Mon 26/110:55
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop38h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1£499
Tue 13/105:50
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop19h 35m
KLM
Tue 20/111:25
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 45m
KLM
Deal found 12/1£527
Thu 14/517:25
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop15h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/510:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£534
Fri 1/517:10
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/502:10
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop17h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£540
Mon 2/218:45
GLA
-
PEK
2 stops33h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/207:00
PEK
-
GLA
3 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£544
Fri 5/606:10
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/602:10
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£546
Fri 1/517:10
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/513:30
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£553
Tue 13/106:00
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops19h 25m
Air France
Tue 20/122:15
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 25m
Air France
Deal found 12/1£555
Sat 2/518:25
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/502:10
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£557
Thu 14/513:10
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops19h 45m
KLM
Sat 30/510:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop28h 35m
KLM
Deal found 11/1£560
Sun 24/505:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/611:15
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1£563

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 13 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

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Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 22/1

07:30-09:10

1 stop17h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 26/1

10:55-17:00

1 stop38h 05m

£499

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

17:25-15:55

1 stop15h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sat 30/5

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£534

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Mon 2/2

18:45-12:30

2 stops33h 45m

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/2

07:00-07:55

3 stops32h 55m

£544

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 27/2

08:25-15:25

1 stop23h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 16/3

15:15-09:10

1 stop25h 55m

£566

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 3/3

16:20-16:15

1 stop15h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 9/3

00:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

£569

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

07:45-05:10

1 stop14h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 27/5

02:50-14:45

1 stop18h 55m

£577

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 4/5

06:10-12:20

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 19/5

23:50-17:05

1 stop24h 15m

£583

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/5

19:40-07:15

1 stop28h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 9/6

10:05-07:45

1 stop28h 40m

£590

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 24/5

06:10-09:15

1 stop20h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 8/6

10:55-23:05

1 stop19h 10m

£604

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

12:45-16:05

2 stops19h 20m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 3/3

21:30-23:15

2 stops33h 45m

£604

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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 £352). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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 13 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

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 55m. Scotland and China are separated by a distance of 4927 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 £352). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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 13 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£339Average£588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£408Average£561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£436Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£446Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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KLMCheapest£470Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£477Average£560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China SouthernCheapest£544Average£778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapest£603Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£646Average£910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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