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Cheap flights from China to Edinburgh from £301

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 16 June 2026.

Wed 8/702:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 16/707:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop14h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£589
Wed 8/701:45
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/707:55
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/6£625
Thu 2/701:45
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop35h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 17/707:55
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£634
Wed 25/1101:25
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/1107:30
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop23h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6£648
Thu 19/1118:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop19h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 23/1114:05
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£657
Mon 16/1101:25
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop19h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/1114:05
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop16h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/6£671
Fri 4/918:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/907:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/6£736
Thu 2/703:10
PEK
-
EDI
Nonstop10h 50m
Hainan Airlines
Fri 17/712:00
EDI
-
PEK
Nonstop10h 10m
Hainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6£746
Mon 10/800:35
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Tue 18/815:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop24h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/6£766
Wed 12/818:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 21/815:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/6£768
Tue 28/720:50
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop17h 50m
Finnair
Tue 18/810:25
EDI
-
PVG
2 stops25h 00m
Finnair
Deal found 11/6£775
Mon 10/800:35
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 16/815:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/6£791

Find flight deals from China to Edinburgh

Keep the following information in mind while searching for China to Edinburgh flight deals. Data was last updated 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£589

One-way from

£301
8/7-16/7
  • 8/7-16/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 50m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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24/6
  • 24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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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 16 June 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 8/7

01:45-13:40

1 stop18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/7

07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

£632

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 2/7

01:45-06:25

1 stop35h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

£634

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 19/11

18:10-06:00

1 stop19h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/11

14:05-14:40

1 stop16h 35m

£657

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 25/11

01:25-07:30

2 stops38h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 30/11

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£702

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 16/11

01:25-07:50

2 stops38h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 21/11

14:05-14:45

1 stop16h 40m

£725
Fastest return journey

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 2/7

03:50-07:00

Nonstop10h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/7

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£747

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 12/8

18:40-06:25

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/8

15:10-16:20

1 stop18h 10m

£768

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

10:25-18:25

2 stops25h 00m

£775

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

18:50-06:25

1 stop18h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

07:55-16:20

1 stop25h 25m

£799

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 9/7

19:15-13:40

2 stops25h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 16/7

15:10-20:40

2 stops22h 30m

£850

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Everything you need to know about your flight from China to Edinburgh

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

Find hourly flight availability from China to Edinburgh. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 June 2026.

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.

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 10h 10m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 4927 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Most travelers choose Shanghai Pu Dong - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Beijing Capital - 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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