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Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £248

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
21 Dec — 28 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 21 November 2025.

Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:00XIY - EDI
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£462
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1208:00XIY - EDI
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£473
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1218:00XIY - EDI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11£474
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1218:00XIY - EDI
2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£477
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1208:00XIY - EDI
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£481
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1218:00XIY - EDI
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£491
Thu 27/1120:50EDI - PEK
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1218:55PEK - EDI
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£509
Thu 27/1117:20GLA - PEK
1 stop32h 35mKLM
Tue 16/1211:50PEK - GLA
1 stop18h 20mKLM
Deal found 19/11£516
Thu 27/1111:40EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 55mAir France
Wed 3/1200:05PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 35mAir France
Deal found 20/11£518
Sat 29/1119:55EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1222:05PVG - EDI
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£519
Sat 29/1119:55EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1220:30PVG - EDI
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£520
Sat 29/1119:55EDI - PVG
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1218:35PVG - EDI
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11£522

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£490

One-way from

£248

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£551

Good round-trip deal

£504 or less

Good one-way deal

£377 or less
12/1-29/1
  • 12/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 51h 30m total
  • Scotland to China
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28/11
  • 28/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • 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 21 November 2025.
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EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

16:10-15:25

1 stop15h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

15:15-22:35

1 stop15h 20m

£545

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

06:05-06:35

1 stop16h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/3

09:55-16:55

1 stop15h 00m

£549

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

12:00-23:05

1 stop28h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 19/4

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

£549

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

19:15-16:40

1 stop37h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Tue 23/12

20:55-13:00

2 stops24h 05m

£563

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

19:15-16:40

1 stop37h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Sun 21/12

21:15-06:35

1 stop17h 20m

£564

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 3/12

19:15-16:40

1 stop37h 25m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Thu 25/12

17:15-06:35

1 stop21h 20m

£564

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 15/1

13:45-21:50

2 stops24h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 29/1

09:20-22:30

2 stops21h 10m

£571

EdinburghXi'an

EDI - XIY

EDIXIY

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/12

13:30-14:40

2 stops41h 10m

Xi'an Xianyang

Mon 8/12

07:00-16:05

2 stops41h 05m

£577

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

12:45-12:25

2 stops15h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 23/3

09:55-16:55

1 stop15h 00m

£589

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/3

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 16/4

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£592

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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 £363). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £704). 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 21 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Scotland to China is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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 40m. 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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Scotland to China one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Scotland to China are Hainan Airlines (£462), China Southern (£503), and SWISS (£516).

  • 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 £363). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £704). 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 21 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£349Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£419Average£578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£432Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£440Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£460Average£567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£491Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£520Average£657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£707Average£963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£769Average£994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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