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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, China from £258

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — BJS
20 Apr — 27 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing are usually found in February or September, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to Beijing (BJS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£432

One-way from

£258

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£516

Good round-trip deal

£583 or less

Good one-way deal

£354 or less
7/5-16/5
  • 7/5-16/5
  • 5 total stops
  • 81h 20m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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24/5
  • 24/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 25h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price (£93 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing (BJS).
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing (BJS).
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 April 2025.

Wed 7/511:10EDI - PEK
3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/506:40PEK - EDI
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£432
Mon 16/612:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 24/603:10PEK - EDI
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 14/4£497
Fri 9/521:05EDI - PKX
3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/507:45PKX - EDI
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£541
Wed 7/509:10EDI - PKX
2 stops27h 50mXiamenAir
Fri 16/507:45PKX - EDI
2 stops21h 00mXiamenAir
Deal found 14/4£555
Wed 14/516:35EDI - PKX
1 stop14h 40mChina Southern
Tue 3/614:00PKX - EDI
1 stop15h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/4£565
Wed 7/513:20EDI - PEK
1 stop36h 35mKLM
Fri 16/510:55PEK - EDI
1 stop28h 30mKLM
Deal found 14/4£618
Wed 11/606:00EDI - PEK
2 stops19h 55mAir France
Tue 24/623:05PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 40mAir France
Deal found 14/4£643
Mon 16/606:15EDI - PEK
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Wed 25/613:25PEK - EDI
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 14/4£647
Tue 27/516:50EDI - PEK
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Fri 6/600:10PEK - EDI
1 stop16h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/4£699
Fri 25/405:55EDI - PEK
2 stops15h 55mAustrian Airlines
Thu 19/602:50PEK - EDI
2 stops27h 00mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 14/4£862
Wed 7/515:10EDI - PKX
1 stop16h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 15/501:45PKX - EDI
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/4£868
Thu 15/521:50EDI - PEK
1 stop17h 30mEmirates
Mon 2/600:40PEK - EDI
1 stop26h 35mEmirates
Deal found 15/4£1,036

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to Beijing 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 15 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to Beijing that are best for you.

Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

11:10-18:00

3 stops47h 50m

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/5

06:40-09:10

2 stops33h 30m

£432

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/6

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/6

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

£497

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 9/5

21:05-23:25

3 stops43h 20m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 30/5

07:45-08:10

2 stops31h 25m

£541

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

09:10-20:00

2 stops27h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 16/5

07:45-21:45

2 stops21h 00m

£555

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 14/5

16:35-14:15

1 stop14h 40m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 3/6

14:00-22:40

1 stop15h 40m

£565

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 7/5

13:20-08:55

1 stop36h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 16/5

10:55-08:25

1 stop28h 30m

£618

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/6

06:00-08:55

2 stops19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 24/6

23:05-10:45

1 stop18h 40m

£643

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 16/6

06:15-05:40

1 stop16h 25m

Beijing Capital

Wed 25/6

13:25-16:30

1 stop34h 05m

£647

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 27/5

16:50-15:35

1 stop15h 45m

Beijing Capital

Fri 6/6

00:10-09:35

1 stop16h 25m

£699

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

05:55-04:50

2 stops15h 55m

Beijing Capital

Thu 19/6

02:50-22:50

2 stops27h 00m

£862

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Edinburgh to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing, you should look to book at least 6 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 1% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, 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 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. 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 Beijing. Reviews last updated 15 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Hainan Airlines, Emirates and KLM from Edinburgh to Beijing have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,198 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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
1,323 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,435 reviews
Hainan Airlines
8.1
Very Good
37 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.5

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.1

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 Beijing. 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 Beijing?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI), located 6.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Edinburgh to Beijing. 3 airlines have flights from Turnhouse to Beijing on a regular basis. Booking flights from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Beijing per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Edinburgh to Beijing round-trip?

    Flying on Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at £497. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by XiamenAir and China Southern, with the lowest prices starting at £555 and £583, respectively. Hainan Airlines is 12% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £439 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Air France, with prices starting from £493 and £2,347, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Beijing?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Beijing? While on average our users pay £506, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £249. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Daxing Intl), is priced around £541.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing (average of £566). Flying from Edinburgh to Beijing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £908). 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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Hainan AirlinesCheapest£351Average£538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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