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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, China from £293

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — BJS
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing are usually found in February or September, booked 6 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday 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 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£293

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£456

Good round-trip deal

£383 or less

Good one-way deal

£385 or less
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 25/4-18/5
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 00m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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7/4
  • 7/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • Edinburgh to Beijing
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£77 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 February 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 22 February 2025.

Fri 25/412:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Sun 18/503:10PEK - EDI
Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines
Deal found 21/2£481
Thu 3/406:00EDI - PEK
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/402:50PEK - EDI
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£500
Thu 3/411:10EDI - PKX
3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/419:45PKX - EDI
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£540
Thu 3/406:00EDI - PEK
1 stop19h 55mKLM
Sat 12/410:55PEK - EDI
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Deal found 21/2£620
Fri 25/411:45EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 10mAir France
Mon 19/523:05PEK - EDI
1 stop24h 30mAir France
Deal found 21/2£622
Fri 25/410:35EDI - PEK
1 stop22h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/500:10PEK - EDI
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/2£675
Tue 27/517:55EDI - PEK
1 stop28h 45mLufthansa
Fri 6/602:30PEK - EDI
1 stop27h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 21/2£760
Tue 27/515:10EDI - PKX
1 stop16h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 6/601:45PKX - EDI
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/2£918
Mon 7/406:15EDI - PEK
2 stops39h 35mAustrian Airlines
Sun 13/402:50PEK - EDI
2 stops50h 55mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 20/2£1,001
Tue 27/513:20EDI - PKX
2 stops27h 45mChina Eastern
Sat 7/607:45PKX - EDI
2 stops31h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/2£1,062
Thu 3/417:15EDI - PKX
2 stops59h 05mKLM
Sat 12/419:45PKX - EDI
2 stops43h 40mKLM
Deal found 21/2£1,321
Mon 7/406:00EDI - PKX
2 stops31h 00mXiamenAir
Tue 22/421:05PKX - EDI
2 stops31h 40mXiamenAir
Deal found 21/2£1,402

Find flights from Edinburgh to Beijing within your budget

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Fly from

Edinburgh

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

Beijing Capital

Sun 18/5

03:10-07:00

Nonstop10h 50m

£481

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/4

06:00-05:10

1 stop16h 10m

Beijing Capital

Fri 11/4

02:50-07:25

1 stop35h 35m

£500

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/4

11:10-13:10

3 stops43h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 12/4

19:45-19:15

2 stops30h 30m

£540

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/4

06:00-08:55

1 stop19h 55m

Beijing Capital

Sat 12/4

10:55-21:45

1 stop17h 50m

£620

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

11:45-15:55

1 stop21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Mon 19/5

23:05-16:35

1 stop24h 30m

£622

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

10:35-15:35

1 stop22h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sun 18/5

00:10-15:50

1 stop22h 40m

£675

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PEK

EDIPEK

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/4

06:15-04:50

2 stops39h 35m

Beijing Capital

Sun 13/4

02:50-22:45

2 stops50h 55m

£1,001

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 25/4

20:30-15:00

2 stops35h 30m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sun 18/5

01:45-17:45

2 stops23h 00m

£1,175

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 3/4

17:15-11:20

2 stops59h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 12/4

19:45-08:25

2 stops43h 40m

£1,321

EdinburghBeijing

EDI - PKX

EDIPKX

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 7/4

06:00-20:00

2 stops31h 00m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 22/4

21:05-21:45

2 stops31h 40m

£1,402

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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 14 February 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 22 February 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 4% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

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 22 February 2025.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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
1,331 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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
7.8
Good
31 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
771 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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
1,449 reviews
KLM
7.8
Good
1,331 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Boarding

7.8

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

YWG - YYZ

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 Hainan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Beijing, with prices starting at £481. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by KLM and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at £620 and £622, respectively. Hainan Airlines is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Beijing?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Edinburgh to Beijing? While on average our users pay £552, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £297. The most popular route (Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Capital), is priced around £522.

  • 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£365Average£484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Air FranceCheapest£433Average£512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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