How long is the flight from China to Edinburgh?

There are many flights that can get you from China to Edinburgh in 19h 15m. Fly via KLM, Turkish Airlines, or Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 4927 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 Chengdu - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Beijing Capital - Edinburgh Turnhouse or Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - 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 14 September 2026.

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ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Thu 15/10

21:45-15:20

3 stops48h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£265

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

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Thu 15/10

20:15-07:50

3 stops42h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£267

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PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 18/10

22:00-15:10

3 stops24h 10m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£276

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sun 4/10

12:10-07:00

1 stop25h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Fri 13/11

07:15-16:35

3 stops41h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£305

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/11

19:30-12:35

2 stops25h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£321

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG Shanghai Pu Dong - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PVGEDI

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Sun 4/10

01:40-21:00

1 stop26h 20m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

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£359

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX Beijing Daxing Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

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19:45-11:40

2 stops23h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

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00:00-07:00

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£364

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BeijingEdinburgh

PEK Beijing Capital - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sun 4/10

13:55-19:50

1 stop12h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 31/12

00:00-07:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£367

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl - EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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Edinburgh Turnhouse

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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 19h 15m. Fly via KLM, Turkish Airlines, or Qatar Airways 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 Chengdu - Edinburgh Turnhouse, Beijing Capital - 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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