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Cheap flights from China to Edinburgh from £261

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 12/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
18 May — 25 May1
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 18 April 2026.

Thu 28/500:55
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/615:35
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4£553
Sun 31/500:55
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/607:55
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4£565
Sat 30/519:40
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/606:05
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£568
Fri 29/507:25
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops22h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/606:30
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£581
Mon 1/600:50
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop21h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/607:55
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/4£582
Thu 25/618:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop18h 45m
Qatar Airways
Fri 25/915:10
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop18h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4£589
Tue 2/607:25
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/606:20
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£591
Wed 20/500:55
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/507:55
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop26h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4£592
Tue 2/619:50
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/615:30
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4£594
Fri 29/519:40
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops32h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/615:30
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops34h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£604
Sat 30/507:25
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/606:05
EDI
-
PEK
2 stops33h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£612
Fri 29/500:55
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop21h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/607:55
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop26h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4£612

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£553

One-way from

£261

Good one-way deal

£799 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/5-5/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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12/5
  • 12/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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Price to beat on a one-way 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 18 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 28/5

00:55-15:05

1 stop21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

15:35-17:00

1 stop18h 25m

£553

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 20/5

00:55-15:05

1 stop21h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 25/5

07:55-16:55

1 stop26h 00m

£592

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 31/5

00:55-22:50

2 stops28h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

07:55-17:00

1 stop26h 05m

£624

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 30/5

00:55-07:40

2 stops37h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/6

07:55-16:55

1 stop26h 00m

£683

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 10/6

00:35-15:05

1 stop21h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 15/6

07:55-16:20

1 stop25h 25m

£687

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/6

20:15-07:00

1 stop17h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/9

18:50-09:35

2 stops31h 45m

£705

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 25/6

00:35-13:40

1 stop20h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 13/7

15:10-16:20

1 stop18h 10m

£723

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 1/6

03:00-14:00

2 stops18h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 9/6

06:10-19:30

1 stop30h 20m

£737

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 28/5

02:40-19:30

2 stops23h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 5/6

05:50-19:40

1 stop30h 50m

£739

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 25/6

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/9

12:00-10:00

1 stop15h 00m

£791

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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 18 April 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.

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 18 April 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
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.8

Food

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 19h. Fly via Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 5593 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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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