How long is the flight from Scotland to China?

Departing from Scotland to China will take you 15h 15m. 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.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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.

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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.

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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 23 September 2026.

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Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£617
Good round-trip deal	£523 or less
Good one-way deal	£378 or less

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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£325

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EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse - PEK Beijing Capital

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Beijing Capital

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to China (average of £538). Flying from Scotland to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of £964). 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?

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.

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

Booking 65 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.

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How long is the flight from Scotland to China?
Departing from Scotland to China will take you 15h 15m. 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scotland to China (average of £538). Flying from Scotland to China in February is currently the most expensive (average of £964). 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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Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£448	Average£678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£509	Average£764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
KLM	Cheapest£518	Average£702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£539	Average£943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£571	Average£733	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£602	Average£828	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest£739	Average£922	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights

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

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