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Cheap flights from China to Edinburgh from £264

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 25/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
18 Feb — 25 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from China to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£550

One-way from

£264

Good round-trip deal

£2,166 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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25/1
  • 25/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 00m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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Cheapest flights from China to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from China to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 January 2026.

Thu 5/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/316:15
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1£550
Fri 13/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Wed 18/309:25
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop16h 30m
KLM
Deal found 18/1£570
Fri 13/311:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/306:00
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£588
Thu 12/301:25
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 18/307:30
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1£594
Thu 5/308:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/316:20
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop15h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1£598
Fri 8/520:50
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops32h 00m
Finnair
Fri 15/517:10
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops42h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 18/1£613
Tue 26/500:35
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/506:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£621
Mon 19/1018:40
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sat 31/1014:05
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/1£632
Wed 4/300:10
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 12/314:05
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/1£646
Sun 18/1000:05
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 31/1016:20
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop30h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/1£652
Fri 8/520:30
PEK
-
EDI
3 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/512:00
EDI
-
PEK
Nonstop10h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£654
Tue 26/520:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/508:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1£658

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Customise your flight search to find flights from China to Edinburgh 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 19 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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China

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/3

11:50-08:45

1 stop28h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

16:15-17:35

1 stop17h 20m

£550

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 12/3

01:25-12:35

1 stop19h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

07:30-14:45

1 stop23h 15m

£594

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/3

08:50-10:00

1 stop33h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

16:20-16:15

1 stop15h 55m

£598

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 8/5

20:50-21:50

2 stops32h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

17:10-18:10

2 stops42h 00m

£613

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 12/3

00:05-12:45

2 stops20h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 18/3

06:00-09:55

2 stops19h 55m

£616

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

00:35-13:15

1 stop19h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 28/5

06:10-05:55

1 stop16h 45m

£622

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 4/3

00:10-06:00

1 stop37h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/3

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£646

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 26/5

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 28/5

08:30-11:50

1 stop20h 20m

£658

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 7/5

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£666

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 8/5

10:55-23:10

1 stop19h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 15/5

05:45-08:55

1 stop20h 10m

£673

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CN to EDI?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from China to Edinburgh as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 19 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines from China to Edinburgh by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
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Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.3

Boarding

8.5

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from China to Edinburgh. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Edinburgh from China?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from China to Edinburgh.

  • How long is the flight from China to Edinburgh?

    There are many flights that can get you from China to Edinburgh in 19h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, or Finnair to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 4957 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from China to Edinburgh?

    Most travelers choose Beijing Capital - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Beijing Daxing Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Shanghai Pu Dong - Edinburgh Turnhouse when deciding on the best route from China to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for flights from China to Edinburgh that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on China to Edinburgh flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from China to Edinburgh?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from China to Edinburgh.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from China to Edinburgh?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from China to Edinburgh 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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