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Cheap flights from China to Edinburgh from £224

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£224

Good round-trip deal

£2,196 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 5/2-6/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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17/12
  • 17/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 30m 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 27 November 2025.

Sun 28/1200:40PEK - EDI
2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/108:10EDI - PEK
2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11£559
Sun 28/1202:55PEK - EDI
Nonstop11h 40mHainan Airlines
Mon 12/110:50EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 25/11£573
Mon 29/1208:50PEK - EDI
1 stop38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/116:20EDI - PEK
1 stop15h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11£587
Mon 22/1208:50PEK - EDI
1 stop38h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/111:00EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 26/11£600
Thu 27/1111:50PEK - EDI
1 stop19h 20mKLM
Mon 1/1205:50EDI - PEK
1 stop20h 05mKLM
Deal found 23/11£610
Wed 26/1100:05PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 35mAir France
Mon 1/1211:40EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 55mAir France
Deal found 23/11£611
Sun 28/1201:25PKX - EDI
1 stop19h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 12/107:30EDI - PKX
1 stop23h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/11£615
Mon 22/1218:15PKX - EDI
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 7/120:20EDI - PKX
2 stops58h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/11£733
Mon 22/1215:15PKX - EDI
1 stop25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/109:30EDI - PKX
1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11£802
Fri 5/1207:00XIY - EDI
2 stops24h 10mChina Eastern
Tue 9/1206:00EDI - XIY
2 stops45h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 25/11£968
Fri 5/1208:00XIY - EDI
2 stops34h 40mAir France
Tue 9/1211:40EDI - XIY
2 stops47h 05mAir France
Deal found 26/11£1,010
Fri 26/1214:50XMN - EDI
2 stops40h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 30/1213:30EDI - XMN
2 stops39h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 24/11£1,158

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

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China

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Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

XiamenEdinburgh

XMN - EDI

XMNEDI

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 5/2

13:50-06:35

1 stop24h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

10:50-12:15

1 stop17h 25m

£517

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 28/12

00:40-21:30

2 stops28h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

08:10-22:30

2 stops30h 20m

£559

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/3

11:50-20:00

1 stop16h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

13:30-17:35

2 stops20h 05m

£562

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 29/12

08:50-15:20

1 stop38h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 12/1

16:20-16:15

1 stop15h 55m

£587

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/3

19:45-21:10

3 stops33h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

15:05-08:45

2 stops33h 40m

£591

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 5/3

18:15-12:35

1 stop26h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 9/3

14:05-21:40

1 stop23h 35m

£592

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 22/12

08:50-15:20

1 stop38h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/1

11:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

£600

XiamenEdinburgh

XMN - EDI

XMNEDI

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Thu 5/2

18:00-19:15

2 stops33h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 6/3

10:50-12:15

1 stop17h 25m

£601

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 23/1

11:50-23:10

1 stop19h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 26/1

11:00-09:55

1 stop14h 55m

£630

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/3

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 10/3

16:20-17:10

1 stop16h 50m

£642

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 27 November 2025.
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
55 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

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
55 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.8

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 16h 10m. Fly via Hainan Airlines, KLM, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 4927 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 Pu Dong - 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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