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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to China from £264

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 11/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — SHA
14 May — 21 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to China

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to China
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 April 2026.

Mon 9/1118:35
EDI
-
PVG
1 stop29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/1108:40
PVG
-
EDI
1 stop30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£527
Thu 5/1105:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Thu 19/1111:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 13/4£535
Thu 5/1105:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Fri 20/1111:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop36h 15m
KLM
Deal found 13/4£543
Sat 7/1105:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Thu 19/1111:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 20m
KLM
Deal found 11/4£552
Wed 4/1117:00
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop32h 55m
KLM
Thu 19/1111:50
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop32h 50m
KLM
Deal found 13/4£561
Fri 1/517:05
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop32h 50m
KLM
Tue 2/610:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop19h 15m
KLM
Deal found 13/4£571
Mon 13/405:45
EDI
-
PEK
1 stop20h 10m
KLM
Fri 8/510:55
PEK
-
EDI
1 stop28h 35m
KLM
Deal found 12/4£573
Fri 8/506:10
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/513:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4£574
Fri 1/506:10
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/513:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£576
Sat 23/506:10
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/613:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4£576
Fri 29/506:10
EDI
-
PKX
1 stop21h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/613:30
PKX
-
EDI
1 stop16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£577
Thu 7/513:00
EDI
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PKX
1 stop14h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/513:30
PKX
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EDI
1 stop16h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£579

Find flight deals from Edinburgh to China

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to China flight deals. Data was last updated 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£571

One-way from

£264

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£532

Good round-trip deal

£661 or less

Good one-way deal

£542 or less
KLM
  • KLM
  • 1/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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11/5
  • 11/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to China
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£33 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to China.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to China.
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to China 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 14 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to China that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

06:10-10:45

1 stop21h 35m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 1/6

13:30-23:05

1 stop16h 35m

£576

EdinburghGuangzhou

EDI - CAN

EDICAN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 27/4

06:10-17:25

2 stops28h 15m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Mon 25/5

08:25-23:05

2 stops21h 40m

£632

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

21:25-07:00

2 stops26h 35m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 17/6

00:35-06:25

1 stop36h 50m

£642

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 11/5

06:10-12:20

1 stop23h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Mon 18/5

11:05-23:05

1 stop19h 00m

£663

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

17:50-10:45

1 stop33h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 2/6

19:50-20:35

2 stops31h 45m

£667
Fastest return journey

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 26/5

06:10-05:45

1 stop16h 35m

Beijing Capital

Tue 2/6

13:00-23:05

1 stop17h 05m

£672

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

12:00-10:55

1 stop15h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

19:00-07:00

1 stop19h 00m

£696

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

09:55-18:20

2 stops25h 25m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 18/6

08:35-21:50

2 stops20h 15m

£703

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 9/5

17:50-10:45

1 stop33h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 17/5

20:05-19:00

2 stops29h 55m

£726

EdinburghChengdu

EDI - CTU

EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 4/6

17:10-10:45

2 stops34h 35m

Chengdu

Wed 17/6

08:30-22:20

2 stops20h 50m

£764

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to China

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to China

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to China?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £402). Flying from Edinburgh to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to CN?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to China as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to China. 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 China. Reviews last updated 14 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines,KLM, andTurkish Airlines from Edinburgh to China have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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
64 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,499 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,305 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
202 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.2
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

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 Edinburgh to China. 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 from for flights from Edinburgh to China?

    For a flight from Edinburgh to China, you will be flying from Turnhouse. Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is just 6.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to China?

    Departing from Edinburgh to China will take you 15h 55m. The distance from Edinburgh to China is about 5593 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to China?

    When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to China consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Capital, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Daxing Intl or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl as they are the most popular.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to China that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to China?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to China.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to China?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to China 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 Edinburgh to China?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £402). Flying from Edinburgh to China in August is currently the most expensive (average of £684). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from Edinburgh to China

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to China. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest£405Average£671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£428Average£619FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest£474Average£603FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£527Average£771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£532Average£910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£603Average£677FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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China SouthernCheapest£747Average£968FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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