Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £244

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
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 11 February 2026.

Thu 12/313:45
GLA
-
SHA
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/309:20
SHA
-
GLA
2 stops21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£481
Thu 12/313:45
GLA
-
PVG
2 stops25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/308:10
PVG
-
GLA
2 stops22h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£481
Fri 6/309:05
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/322:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£500
Sun 15/308:25
GLA
-
PEK
1 stop22h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 22/321:15
PEK
-
GLA
2 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£503
Mon 9/309:55
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/322:25
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£506
Fri 13/305:50
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 05m
KLM
Fri 20/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop29h 30m
KLM
Deal found 9/2£519
Sun 8/306:05
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/321:15
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£519
Tue 10/307:00
GLA
-
PVG
1 stop15h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/302:25
PVG
-
GLA
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2£520
Tue 3/311:40
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£524
Wed 18/211:00
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/300:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£525
Mon 9/316:10
EDI
-
CAN
1 stop29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/320:10
CAN
-
EDI
2 stops25h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£528
Mon 9/307:55
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop21h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/309:15
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£530

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 11 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£244

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£678

Good round-trip deal

£460 or less

Good one-way deal

£385 or less
12/3-19/3
  • 12/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • Scotland to China
12/3
  • 12/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Scotland to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£38 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 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.

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 11 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to China that are best for you.

Fly from

Scotland

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - SHA

GLASHA

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/3

13:45-21:50

2 stops24h 05m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 19/3

09:20-22:30

2 stops21h 10m

£481

GlasgowShanghai

GLA - PVG

GLAPVG

Glasgow Intl

Thu 12/3

13:45-23:10

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/3

08:10-22:30

2 stops22h 20m

£481

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

09:05-19:00

2 stops25h 55m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/3

22:50-22:45

2 stops31h 55m

£500

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

09:55-21:35

2 stops27h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 16/3

22:25-23:05

2 stops32h 40m

£506

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

05:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/3

11:50-09:20

1 stop29h 30m

£519

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Mon 16/3

13:25-17:35

2 stops44h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 22/3

11:50-22:10

1 stop18h 20m

£533

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 13/3

06:00-09:55

2 stops19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 20/3

11:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

£541

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

20:30-09:55

1 stop29h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/3

11:50-17:30

1 stop37h 40m

£543

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

05:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Sun 15/3

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£543

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Sun 15/3

17:20-09:55

1 stop32h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sun 22/3

11:50-08:30

1 stop28h 40m

£545

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 £364). Flying from Scotland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £554). 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 11 February 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 20h 05m. 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 £364). Flying from Scotland to China in December is currently the most expensive (average of £554). 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 11 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£365Average£661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£421Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air FranceCheapest£456Average£581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£462Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£470Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China EasternCheapest£494Average£692FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£594Average£666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£650Average£895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£705Average£1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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