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 to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 4957 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from China to Edinburgh?

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

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.

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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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 14 October 2026.

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00:00-07:00

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00:00-07:00

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PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

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£259

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PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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00:00-07:00

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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00:00-07:00

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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

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.

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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 to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 4957 mi.
What are the most popular routes from China to Edinburgh?
Most travelers choose Beijing Capital - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Beijing Daxing Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - 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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