Cheap flights from Scotland to China from £274

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
29 May — 5 Jun1
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 29 April 2026.

Mon 18/517:15
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/502:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£555
Fri 12/617:10
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/602:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£562
Thu 11/617:10
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/602:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop20h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£562
Sat 13/617:15
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/602:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop20h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£565
Mon 8/605:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Mon 20/710:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop28h 35m
KLM
Deal found 26/4£574
Sat 7/1117:00
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop32h 55m
KLM
Sun 29/1111:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 24/4£575
Mon 8/606:10
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/713:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£576
Sun 8/1105:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Sat 28/1111:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop32h 50m
KLM
Deal found 24/4£581
Mon 9/1118:35
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1121:25
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops42h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£582
Thu 11/606:10
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 18/613:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£582
Mon 8/606:00
GLA
-
PEK
1 stop19h 55m
KLM
Mon 15/610:55
PEK
-
GLA
1 stop19h 15m
KLM
Deal found 24/4£583
Mon 18/517:50
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/513:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£588

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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£555

One-way from

£274

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£530

Good round-trip deal

£723 or less

Good one-way deal

£381 or less
18/5-29/5
  • 18/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Scotland to China
8/5
  • 8/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 30m total
  • Scotland to China
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£30 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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.

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

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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 11/6

17:10-04:45

1 stop28h 35m

Beijing Capital

Wed 17/6

02:50-16:25

1 stop20h 35m

£562

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Mon 8/6

06:00-08:55

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Mon 15/6

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

£583

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

06:10-10:45

1 stop21h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 5/9

13:30-23:10

1 stop16h 40m

£613

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 14/5

17:05-08:55

1 stop32h 50m

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/7

10:55-08:30

1 stop28h 35m

£661

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

17:05-08:55

1 stop32h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 21/7

10:55-16:10

1 stop36h 15m

£661

GlasgowBeijing

GLA - PEK

GLAPEK

Glasgow Intl

Mon 19/10

07:05-04:45

2 stops38h 40m

Beijing Capital

Mon 26/10

07:30-08:20

2 stops32h 50m

£696

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 28/6

17:10-15:50

1 stop15h 40m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 16/7

02:10-16:25

1 stop21h 15m

£710

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

17:25-22:20

2 stops21h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Tue 16/6

08:35-22:10

2 stops20h 35m

£713

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/9

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 15/9

20:50-21:30

2 stops31h 40m

£722

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

06:10-10:45

1 stop21h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 9/6

00:50-07:40

2 stops37h 50m

£728

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Scotland to China?

Booking 69 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Scotland to China. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Scotland to China?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to China (average of £389). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £497). 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 29 April 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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to China (average of £389). Flying from Scotland to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £497). 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 8 airlines flying from Scotland to China

Discover the top 8 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 29 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£401Average£681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£426Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£468Average£608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£499Average£744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£529Average£911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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LufthansaCheapest£531Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapest£629Average£691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China SouthernCheapest£725Average£1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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