How long is the flight from China to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from China to Edinburgh in 27h 30m. Fly via Finnair, Hainan Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 5609 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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 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.

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 19 August 2026.

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Deal found 16/8£609

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SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

08:20-17:00

3 stops39h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

07:35-17:45

2 stops27h 10m

£607

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 9/10

20:50-17:20

1 stop27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

19:40-18:25

2 stops39h 45m

£617

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PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 3/9

08:30-00:20

2 stops22h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/10

10:50-04:40

Nonstop9h 50m

£627

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 17/12

10:50-06:35

1 stop27h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

10:50-19:40

1 stop24h 50m

£642

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 22/12

11:50-20:00

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 29/12

17:00-17:40

2 stops16h 40m

£659

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 18/12

14:00-18:00

2 stops36h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

14:25-19:05

2 stops20h 40m

£665

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 11/12

08:40-07:25

1 stop30h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

14:25-19:05

2 stops20h 40m

£672

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sat 12/12

09:55-15:20

1 stop37h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 1/1

10:40-17:10

1 stop22h 30m

£673

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 9/10

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/10

12:00-17:45

1 stop22h 45m

£677

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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19:35-16:40

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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£680

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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 27h 30m. Fly via Finnair, Hainan Airlines, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 5609 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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