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Cheap flights from China to Edinburgh from £243

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 22 March 2026.

Fri 24/705:40
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/911:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop17h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£576
Mon 4/507:25
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/509:45
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops29h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£578
Fri 24/705:40
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/907:45
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop21h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£582
Fri 24/705:40
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/906:30
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£583
Mon 4/519:40
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops24h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/520:05
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops29h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£586
Fri 24/705:40
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops34h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 1/906:20
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£588
Fri 1/519:40
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/515:30
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£597
Fri 1/519:40
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/523:55
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops26h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£600
Fri 24/705:40
PVG
-
EDI
2 stops24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/806:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3£601
Wed 1/418:40
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/407:55
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop23h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/3£602
Sun 3/511:05
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/506:00
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop16h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£613
Sun 3/501:45
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop18h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/515:00
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3£618

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£576

One-way from

£243

Good round-trip deal

£2,173 or less
24/7-3/9
  • 24/7-3/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 25m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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15/6
  • 15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from China to Edinburgh Turnhouse.
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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 22 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 1/5

19:40-21:35

2 stops32h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 8/5

23:55-09:00

2 stops26h 05m

£600

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 16/4

18:40-13:15

1 stop25h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 23/4

07:55-14:40

1 stop23h 45m

£622

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 1/4

18:40-13:40

1 stop26h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/4

05:40-11:20

2 stops22h 40m

£667

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 1/5

01:45-13:15

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 13/5

15:00-21:40

1 stop23h 40m

£684

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 19/6

20:50-17:20

1 stop27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 21/6

19:40-18:25

2 stops39h 45m

£686

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 4/4

18:40-06:25

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 8/4

15:10-21:40

1 stop23h 30m

£687

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 2/5

00:40-22:40

2 stops29h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 10/5

09:45-22:20

2 stops29h 35m

£690

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 14/5

18:40-06:25

1 stop18h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 18/5

15:00-22:35

1 stop24h 35m

£693

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 22/5

20:50-17:20

1 stop27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/5

08:25-18:25

1 stop27h 00m

£696

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 3/5

01:45-13:15

1 stop18h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

21:25-09:00

2 stops28h 35m

£699

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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 22 March 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
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.4

Boarding

8.5

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 25h 35m. Fly via Qatar Airways, Finnair, or Turkish Airlines 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 Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Shanghai Pu Dong - 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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