Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £223

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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
7 Dec — 14 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 7 November 2025.

Wed 26/1107:00EDI - PEK
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1208:15PEK - EDI
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£467
Fri 5/1218:55EDI - SHA
3 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1219:05SHA - EDI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£491
Fri 14/1109:20EDI - PEK
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Thu 4/1211:50PEK - EDI
1 stop32h 55mKLM
Deal found 6/11£525
Mon 24/1106:05EDI - PEK
1 stop17h 40mLufthansa
Wed 3/1210:00PEK - EDI
1 stop21h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 6/11£526
Tue 25/1107:50EDI - PKX
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1216:30PKX - EDI
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£534
Tue 25/1106:10EDI - PEK
2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1219:30PEK - EDI
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£538
Wed 26/1108:10EDI - PKX
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1211:30PKX - EDI
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£540
Fri 14/1106:00EDI - PEK
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/1211:50PEK - EDI
1 stop32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11£543
Mon 1/1206:00EDI - PEK
2 stops19h 55mAir France
Tue 23/1200:05PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 35mAir France
Deal found 5/11£544
Mon 17/1109:20EDI - PEK
1 stop16h 35mKLM
Fri 12/1211:50PEK - EDI
1 stop29h 30mKLM
Deal found 7/11£545
Mon 17/1105:50EDI - PEK
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Fri 28/1111:50PEK - EDI
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Deal found 6/11£546
Thu 27/1111:40EDI - CTU
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1217:30CTU - EDI
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/11£547

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 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£467

One-way from

£223

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£594

Good round-trip deal

£504 or less

Good one-way deal

£376 or less
26/11-3/12
  • 26/11-3/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 30m total
  • Scotland to China
11/1
  • 11/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Scotland to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scotland to China that are best for you.

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Scotland

Fly to

China

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/12

18:55-18:10

3 stops39h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/12

19:05-19:15

2 stops32h 10m

£491

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Fri 1/5

06:00-08:55

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Fri 22/5

10:55-09:40

1 stop29h 45m

£519

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 1/12

05:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 23/12

00:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

£526

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

10:50-18:00

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 5/3

11:50-06:35

1 stop26h 45m

£533

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 23/1

10:50-13:20

1 stop18h 30m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 5/3

06:55-06:35

1 stop31h 40m

£533

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/3

16:10-15:25

1 stop15h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 23/3

15:15-09:10

1 stop25h 55m

£538

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

£542

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/11

09:20-09:55

1 stop16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 12/12

11:50-09:20

1 stop29h 30m

£545

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 15/2

17:00-09:55

1 stop32h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sun 22/2

11:50-12:45

1 stop32h 55m

£545

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 8/3

19:40-08:40

1 stop29h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 12/3

11:40-19:05

1 stop39h 25m

£551

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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 £348). Flying from Scotland to China in January is currently the most expensive (average of £494). 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 7 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 34% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Scotland to China?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Scotland to China. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Scotland to China flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 19h 55m. Scotland and China are separated by a distance of 4960 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 £348). Flying from Scotland to China in January is currently the most expensive (average of £494). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£348Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£419Average£577FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£432Average£622FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£440Average£605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest£459Average£566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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LufthansaCheapest£490Average£575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£519Average£656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£706Average£961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China SouthernCheapest£767Average£993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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