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Cheap flights from China to Edinburgh from £233

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SHA — EDI
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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 July 2026.

Sat 15/821:30
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/811:05
EDI
-
PEK
3 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£505
Tue 18/807:00
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 21/806:00
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop16h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£583
Wed 2/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/119:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£587
Wed 19/822:30
SHA
-
EDI
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/807:55
EDI
-
SHA
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£589
Fri 4/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/119:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£592
Thu 3/901:55
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/119:55
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£597
Tue 1/908:30
PEK
-
EDI
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/921:25
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7£608
Wed 19/819:45
PKX
-
EDI
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 22/805:55
EDI
-
PKX
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7£608
Wed 2/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/121:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£608
Fri 4/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop24h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/121:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£612
Wed 2/902:10
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/110:50
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£615
Thu 3/901:55
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/121:40
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop23h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£617

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 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£505

One-way from

£233
15/8-26/8
  • 15/8-26/8
  • 5 total stops
  • 77h 50m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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11/8
  • 11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • China to Edinburgh
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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 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from China to Edinburgh that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest return flight

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 15/8

08:30-00:20

2 stops22h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

05:45-14:45

1 stop26h 00m

£585

ShanghaiEdinburgh

SHA - EDI

SHAEDI

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 19/8

22:30-00:20

2 stops32h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 31/8

07:55-17:45

2 stops26h 50m

£589

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/9

08:30-00:35

2 stops23h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/9

21:25-05:10

1 stop24h 45m

£608

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

18:05-22:10

2 stops21h 05m

£619

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 18/8

16:40-20:35

2 stops34h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 21/8

05:50-21:05

2 stops32h 15m

£620

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 15/8

23:20-23:35

2 stops31h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/8

05:45-01:35

3 stops36h 50m

£633

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 28/7

20:50-07:40

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/8

18:05-18:25

1 stop17h 20m

£663

ChengduEdinburgh

CTU - EDI

CTUEDI

Chengdu

Wed 16/9

13:30-20:55

2 stops38h 25m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 22/9

17:25-01:20

2 stops24h 55m

£665

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Tue 1/12

08:40-09:40

1 stop33h 00m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

16:20-07:00

1 stop30h 40m

£670

ShanghaiEdinburgh

PVG - EDI

PVGEDI

Shanghai Pu Dong

Tue 1/12

09:55-09:40

1 stop31h 45m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/12

16:20-08:15

1 stop31h 55m

£671

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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 July 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.

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 17h 50m. Fly via Finnair, Air France, or Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from China to Edinburgh is about 5609 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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