Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £260

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 5/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
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 27 November 2025.

Thu 4/1220:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1208:00XIY - EDI
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£470
Thu 4/1220:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1218:00XIY - EDI
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£470
Thu 4/1220:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/1208:00XIY - EDI
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£487
Thu 4/1220:50EDI - XIY
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1210:50XIY - EDI
2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£489
Thu 4/1212:40EDI - CAN
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1212:50CAN - EDI
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£493
Thu 4/1212:40EDI - CAN
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1220:10CAN - EDI
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£495
Wed 3/1219:15EDI - CAN
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1207:40CAN - EDI
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£497
Wed 3/1219:15EDI - CAN
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1220:10CAN - EDI
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£501
Thu 4/1212:40EDI - CAN
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1212:50CAN - EDI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£506
Mon 1/1206:05EDI - XIY
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1220:10XIY - EDI
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11£542
Sat 6/1205:45EDI - CAN
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1207:40CAN - EDI
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£548
Wed 3/1219:15EDI - CAN
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1221:15CAN - EDI
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£548

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£498

One-way from

£260

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£545

Good round-trip deal

£510 or less

Good one-way deal

£375 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 16/1-30/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Scotland to China
5/1
  • 5/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 40m total
  • Scotland to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to China that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/3

17:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 19/3

11:50-08:45

1 stop28h 55m

£523

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Mon 26/1

18:45-12:30

2 stops33h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 30/1

07:15-06:55

3 stops31h 40m

£529

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Fri 16/1

06:05-09:55

1 stop19h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 29/1

00:05-09:55

2 stops17h 50m

£531

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/1

06:00-09:55

2 stops19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/1

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£542

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 29/5

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£544

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 20/4

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 28/5

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

£544

EdinburghDalian

EDI - DLC

EDIDLC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/2

12:45-20:00

2 stops23h 15m

Dalian

Tue 24/2

07:25-22:25

2 stops23h 00m

£548

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

11:40-17:35

1 stop21h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 17/3

00:05-12:45

2 stops20h 40m

£549

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

17:00-17:35

2 stops16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/3

11:50-17:30

1 stop37h 40m

£550

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Fri 16/1

12:45-21:55

2 stops25h 10m

Beijing Capital

Fri 30/1

07:15-22:40

2 stops23h 25m

£550

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 £359). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £697). 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 27 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

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  • How long is the flight from Scotland to China?

    Departing from Scotland to China will take you 15h. Scotland and China are separated by a distance of 5593 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 £359). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £697). 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 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£345Average£607FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£415Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£428Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£444Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£455Average£573FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£486Average£571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£515Average£674FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£658Average£927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£761Average£985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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