How long is the flight from China to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from China to Edinburgh in 26h 30m. Fly via Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 4957 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £292. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from China to Edinburgh for a low price.

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 £102). 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.

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 Daxing Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Beijing Capital - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Shanghai Pu Dong - 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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Round-trip from	£567
One-way from	£292
Good round-trip deal	£2,133 or less

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17/10-24/10
2 total stops
57h 45m total
China to Edinburgh

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14/12
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31h 40m total
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 16 September 2025.

Fri 17/1008:20SHA - EDI

1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines

Fri 24/1012:00EDI - SHA

1 stop28h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£567

Fri 17/1015:30SHA - EDI

3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1006:50EDI - SHA

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£609

Thu 2/1002:55PEK - EDI

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1023:50EDI - PEK

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£915

Thu 2/1002:55PEK - EDI

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1023:35EDI - PEK

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£968

Fri 3/1014:00PKX - EDI

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1008:35EDI - PKX

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,088

Fri 3/1014:15PKX - EDI

1 stop33h 10mChina Southern

Sat 11/1016:10EDI - PKX

1 stop15h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9£1,350

Thu 2/1003:10PEK - EDI

Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines

Fri 10/1012:00EDI - PEK

Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,393

Thu 2/1001:45PKX - EDI

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Sat 11/1020:30EDI - PKX

2 stops35h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9£1,592

Thu 2/1001:45PKX - EDI

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Fri 10/1011:55EDI - PKX

2 stops19h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9£1,614

Thu 2/1022:25PVG - EDI

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1010:45EDI - PVG

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£3,121

Thu 2/1019:35PVG - EDI

2 stops51h 50mChina Southern

Wed 8/1009:10EDI - PVG

2 stops28h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£3,448

Wed 1/1013:30PKX - EDI

2 stops30h 05mChina Southern

Wed 8/1009:10EDI - PKX

2 stops27h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 15/9£3,692

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Fri 17/1008:20SHA - EDI

1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines

Fri 24/1012:00EDI - SHA

1 stop28h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£567

Fri 17/1015:30SHA - EDI

3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1006:50EDI - SHA

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£609

Mon 2/318:05PKX - EDI

1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways

Wed 4/318:55EDI - PKX

2 stops35h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9£758

Sun 1/211:50PEK - EDI

1 stop36h 15mKLM

Sat 28/210:05EDI - PEK

1 stop15h 50mKLM

Deal found 15/9£765

Fri 20/223:05PVG - EDI

1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 24/216:20EDI - PVG

1 stop16h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/9£851

Tue 3/321:00PVG - EDI

2 stops26h 15mFinnair

Wed 4/317:55EDI - PVG

2 stops41h 00mFinnair

Deal found 13/9£852

Sat 31/103:00PEK - EDI

2 stops45h 55mAustrian Airlines

Sat 28/217:45EDI - PEK

2 stops27h 55mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 15/9£900

Sat 14/215:50XIY - EDI

2 stops47h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 18/216:10EDI - XIY

2 stops38h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/9£960

Fri 13/317:30CTU - EDI

2 stops25h 10mChina Eastern

Tue 17/306:00EDI - CTU

2 stops22h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9£1,043

Tue 3/310:55PVG - EDI

1 stop18h 00mBritish Airways

Wed 4/306:25EDI - PVG

1 stop18h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 12/9£1,085

Fri 13/317:30CTU - EDI

2 stops25h 10mAir France

Tue 17/311:40EDI - CTU

2 stops29h 15mAir France

Deal found 14/9£1,313

Sat 31/103:20PEK - EDI

1 stop24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/216:05EDI - PEK

1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£698

Direct flights from China to Edinburgh
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Thu 2/1003:10PEK - EDI

Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines

Fri 10/1012:00EDI - PEK

Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,393

Thu 2/1003:10PEK - EDI

Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines

Sat 11/1012:00EDI - PEK

Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,450

Tue 30/903:10PEK - EDI

Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines

Wed 8/1012:00EDI - PEK

Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£9,540

Last-minute flights from China to Edinburgh
Discover last-minute flight deals from China to Edinburgh. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 1/1000:35PVG - EDI

2 stops26h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 8/1011:55EDI - PVG

2 stops21h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£8,921

Thu 2/1002:55PEK - EDI

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1023:50EDI - PEK

1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£915

Thu 2/1002:55PEK - EDI

2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/1023:35EDI - PEK

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£968

Thu 2/1003:10PEK - EDI

Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines

Fri 10/1012:00EDI - PEK

Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,393

Thu 2/1022:25PVG - EDI

1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1010:45EDI - PVG

2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£3,121

Thu 2/1019:35PVG - EDI

2 stops51h 50mChina Southern

Wed 8/1009:10EDI - PVG

2 stops28h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 16/9£3,448

Thu 2/1012:30PVG - EDI

1 stop16h 15mChina Eastern

Wed 8/1013:20EDI - PVG

1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/9£4,382

Fri 3/1014:00PKX - EDI

1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 10/1008:35EDI - PKX

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£1,088

Fri 3/1014:00PKX - EDI

1 stop16h 05mChina Southern

Sat 11/1016:10EDI - PKX

1 stop15h 05mChina Southern

Deal found 13/9£1,317

Fri 17/1008:20SHA - EDI

1 stop29h 40mHainan Airlines

Fri 24/1012:00EDI - SHA

1 stop28h 05mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£567

Fri 17/1015:30SHA - EDI

3 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1006:50EDI - SHA

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£609

One-way flights from China to Edinburgh
Search for one-way flight options from China to Edinburgh. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sun 14/1206:55PVG - EDI

1 stop31h 40mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£292

Mon 27/1000:10PKX - EDI

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9£294

Sat 10/111:45PVG - EDI

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£341

Sat 10/110:10PVG - EDI

1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 15/9£355

Sat 7/320:55SHA - EDI

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£382

Mon 27/1000:10PKX - EDI

1 stop20h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/9£384

Sat 10/117:40SHA - EDI

3 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£393

Thu 25/902:40PKX - EDI

3 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£406

Sun 14/1223:35PVG - EDI

2 stops28h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/9£447

Fri 9/100:10PVG - EDI

2 stops20h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 15/9£453

Sat 13/1200:10PVG - EDI

2 stops20h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 14/9£462

Fri 26/908:25PEK - EDI

3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£503

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Return

Price

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/10

08:20-07:00

1 stop29h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/10

12:00-23:05

1 stop28h 05m

£567

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Fri 17/10

15:30-23:10

3 stops38h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 24/10

06:50-14:25

2 stops24h 35m

£609

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 31/1

03:20-19:20

1 stop24h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

16:05-03:35

1 stop27h 30m

£698

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 2/3

18:05-12:35

1 stop26h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

18:55-14:45

2 stops35h 50m

£758

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 1/2

11:50-16:05

1 stop36h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

10:05-09:55

1 stop15h 50m

£765

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 1/2

18:05-06:00

1 stop19h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

16:25-08:45

2 stops32h 20m

£795

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 20/2

23:05-15:20

1 stop24h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

16:20-17:10

1 stop16h 50m

£851

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 3/3

21:00-15:15

2 stops26h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

17:55-18:55

2 stops41h 00m

£852

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 2/3

00:50-15:20

1 stop22h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 4/3

11:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

£863

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 1/2

18:05-12:35

1 stop26h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

07:30-14:45

1 stop23h 15m

£867

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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

45 reviews

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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

45 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.2

Very Good

45 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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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 26h 30m. Fly via Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways, or KLM to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 4957 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from China to Edinburgh one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Hainan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £292. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, 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 Beijing Daxing Intl - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Beijing Capital - 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.
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 £102). 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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