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Cheap flights from China to Edinburgh from £406

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£581

One-way from

£406

Good round-trip deal

£2,134 or less
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 27/6-3/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 15m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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1/8
  • 1/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 55m 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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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 13 June 2025.

Fri 27/620:50PVG - EDI
1 stop27h 30mFinnair
Thu 3/708:25EDI - PVG
1 stop26h 45mFinnair
Deal found 11/6£581
Fri 27/606:40PVG - EDI
2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/717:45EDI - PVG
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£651
Sat 28/607:45PKX - EDI
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1008:10EDI - PKX
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£657
Sat 28/607:00PEK - EDI
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/1007:05EDI - PEK
3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£662
Fri 27/608:50SHA - EDI
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/708:20EDI - SHA
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6£737
Sat 28/610:55PEK - EDI
1 stop28h 30mKLM
Sat 25/1006:00EDI - PEK
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Deal found 11/6£779
Thu 4/903:10PEK - EDI
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Fri 5/912:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 11/6£829
Sat 19/712:10SHA - EDI
2 stops40h 35mXiamenAir
Sun 3/809:10EDI - SHA
2 stops30h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 11/6£836
Fri 27/601:45PKX - EDI
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 25/1015:10EDI - PKX
1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£864
Thu 26/600:35PVG - EDI
2 stops25h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 3/715:10EDI - PVG
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£1,030
Sat 19/711:00PVG - EDI
1 stop17h 50mBritish Airways
Sun 3/821:05EDI - PVG
1 stop27h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/6£1,035
Sat 26/700:10PEK - EDI
1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 3/816:50EDI - PEK
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6£1,262

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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China

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/6

20:50-17:20

1 stop27h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/7

08:25-18:10

1 stop26h 45m

£581

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 27/6

06:40-11:15

2 stops35h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/7

17:45-05:50

1 stop29h 05m

£651

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 28/6

07:45-08:15

2 stops31h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

08:10-15:00

2 stops23h 50m

£657

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 28/6

07:00-08:15

2 stops32h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

07:05-00:10

3 stops34h 05m

£662

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 27/6

08:50-07:45

3 stops29h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/7

08:20-21:40

2 stops30h 20m

£737

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 28/6

10:55-08:25

1 stop28h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

06:00-08:55

1 stop19h 55m

£779

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 4/9

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/9

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£829

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 19/7

12:10-21:45

2 stops40h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 3/8

09:10-22:40

2 stops30h 30m

£836

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 27/6

01:45-13:40

1 stop18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 25/10

15:10-14:45

1 stop16h 35m

£864

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 26/6

00:35-19:30

2 stops25h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/7

15:10-16:20

1 stop18h 10m

£1,030

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/6

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Best time to book a flight from China to Edinburgh

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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 13 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

Plan your trip to Edinburgh by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 13 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Hainan Airlines and Singapore Airlines from China to Edinburgh have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
39 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,304 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.
Thai Airways
7.7
Good
335 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jennifer,Sept 2023

DXB - MEL

Delayed flight a bit annoying but staff all good and surprisingly the main course of vegan meals were good.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Edinburgh one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £428. However, be on the lookout for offers from XiamenAir and Hainan Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from China to Edinburgh for a low price.

  • 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from China to Edinburgh?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from China to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from China to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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