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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, China from £205

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — BJS
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£205

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£535
13/2-20/2
  • 13/2-20/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 40m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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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 17 January 2025.

Thu 13/206:05EDI - PKX
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/206:55PKX - EDI
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£429
Mon 17/314:45EDI - PEK
1 stop18h 10mAir France
Mon 12/523:05PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 40mAir France
Deal found 17/1£453
Wed 5/317:05EDI - PEK
1 stop32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/323:55PEK - EDI
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£454
Tue 18/217:05EDI - PEK
1 stop32h 50mKLM
Tue 25/211:50PEK - EDI
1 stop28h 50mKLM
Deal found 16/1£456
Tue 18/209:15EDI - PKX
2 stops28h 45mKLM
Tue 25/220:30PKX - EDI
2 stops34h 40mKLM
Deal found 16/1£526
Fri 25/412:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Tue 20/503:10PEK - EDI
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 17/1£539
Thu 1/505:55EDI - PEK
1 stop22h 30mLufthansa
Mon 19/502:30PEK - EDI
1 stop21h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 17/1£543
Fri 7/317:20EDI - PKX
1 stop14h 05mChina Southern
Tue 25/313:45PKX - EDI
1 stop17h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 16/1£598
Tue 18/216:30EDI - PEK
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 24/200:45PEK - EDI
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1£606
Wed 5/309:15EDI - PKX
2 stops26h 45mXiamenAir
Tue 25/316:30PKX - EDI
2 stops38h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 16/1£609
Sat 13/917:15EDI - PKX
2 stops32h 35mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/919:45PKX - EDI
2 stops33h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1£618
Wed 30/414:45EDI - PKX
1 stop17h 05mQatar Airways
Thu 22/501:45PKX - EDI
1 stop18h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1£825

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EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 13/2

06:05-22:55

2 stops32h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 20/2

06:55-21:45

2 stops22h 50m

£429

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 17/3

14:45-16:55

1 stop18h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 12/5

23:05-10:45

1 stop18h 40m

£453

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/3

17:05-09:55

1 stop32h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 25/3

23:55-10:35

1 stop18h 40m

£454

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

17:05-09:55

1 stop32h 50m

Beijing Capital

Tue 25/2

11:50-08:40

1 stop28h 50m

£456

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

09:15-22:00

2 stops28h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 25/2

20:30-23:10

2 stops34h 40m

£526

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 20/5

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

£539

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 1/5

05:55-11:25

1 stop22h 30m

Beijing Capital

Mon 19/5

02:30-17:15

1 stop21h 45m

£543

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 7/3

17:20-15:25

1 stop14h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 25/3

13:45-23:10

1 stop17h 25m

£598

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 18/2

16:30-16:15

1 stop15h 45m

Beijing Capital

Mon 24/2

00:45-15:30

1 stop22h 45m

£606

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 5/3

09:15-20:00

2 stops26h 45m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 25/3

16:30-23:10

2 stops38h 40m

£609

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Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing

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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to Beijing

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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 10 January 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 17 January 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% 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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Lufthansa and China Southern from Edinburgh to Beijing have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Hainan Airlines
7.7
Good
36 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,487 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

China Southern
7.4
Good
85 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

7.7

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.4

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

I could not select a seat prior to check in as systems not integrated. Different PNRs should be on reservation which would make process easier.

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 Air France is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at £453. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £456 and £539, respectively. Air France is 25% 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?

    £311 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 Malaysia Airlines, with prices starting from £484 and £557, 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 £795, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £414. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Capital), is priced around £453.

  • 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£378Average£501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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KLMCheapest£489Average£536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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