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

For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £439. Users have also found prices from £493 and £2,347 on Lufthansa and Air France, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to China?

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to China?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to China from Edinburgh. Users have commonly found prices around £650 for the month, but tickets can be as low as £359. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

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.

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.

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Round-trip from	£432
One-way from	£245
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£379
Good round-trip deal	£583 or less
Good one-way deal	£354 or less

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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 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

Mon 10/1109:15EDI - PVG

1 stop17h 35mKLM

Mon 24/1112:40PVG - EDI

1 stop18h 30mKLM

Deal found 14/4£553

Wed 7/509:10EDI - PKX

2 stops27h 50mXiamenAir

Fri 16/507:45PKX - EDI

2 stops21h 00mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/4£555

Thu 29/511:10EDI - CTU

3 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/619:50CTU - EDI

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

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

Mon 10/1106:00EDI - PVG

2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1112:40PVG - EDI

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£574

Fri 16/519:25EDI - SHA

3 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/520:00SHA - EDI

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£590

Mon 10/1106:00EDI - PVG

2 stops20h 50mAir France

Mon 24/1112:40PVG - EDI

2 stops30h 00mAir France

Deal found 14/4£603

Wed 7/513:20EDI - PEK

1 stop36h 35mKLM

Fri 16/510:55PEK - EDI

1 stop28h 30mKLM

Deal found 14/4£618

Fri 2/508:35EDI - PVG

1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 16/511:00PVG - EDI

1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/4£627

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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

Wed 7/509:10EDI - PKX

2 stops27h 50mXiamenAir

Fri 16/507:45PKX - EDI

2 stops21h 00mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/4£555

Sun 1/617:15EDI - PVG

1 stop33h 10mKLM

Sun 15/611:15PVG - EDI

1 stop28h 10mKLM

Deal found 14/4£571

Wed 11/616:35EDI - PKX

1 stop14h 40mChina Southern

Tue 24/614:00PKX - EDI

1 stop15h 40mChina Southern

Deal found 14/4£583

Fri 2/508:35EDI - PVG

1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 16/511:00PVG - EDI

1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/4£627

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 30/508:25EDI - PVG

1 stop26h 45mFinnair

Tue 10/620:50PVG - EDI

2 stops32h 25mFinnair

Deal found 14/4£766

Tue 24/610:45EDI - PVG

1 stop36h 15mAustrian Airlines

Tue 1/709:30PVG - EDI

2 stops20h 15mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 14/4£777

Fri 4/711:15EDI - PVG

1 stop15h 10mChina Eastern

Sat 26/711:15PVG - EDI

1 stop28h 10mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/4£812

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Mon 21/406:00EDI - CAN

2 stops29h 40mChina Southern

Sun 11/521:00CAN - EDI

2 stops32h 55mChina Southern

Deal found 15/4£915

Mon 21/409:10EDI - PEK

1 stop16h 45mKLM

Fri 25/410:55PEK - EDI

1 stop17h 50mKLM

Deal found 14/4£970

Mon 21/415:10EDI - CAN

1 stop15h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 11/519:05CAN - EDI

1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/4£1,193

Mon 21/406:15EDI - CAN

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/514:55CAN - EDI

2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£1,554

Fri 25/421:10EDI - PEK

1 stop24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/607:15PEK - EDI

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£571

Fri 25/412:00EDI - PEK

Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines

Thu 19/603:10PEK - EDI

Nonstop10h 50mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4£645

Fri 25/406:00EDI - PEK

2 stops19h 55mAir France

Fri 20/610:55PEK - EDI

2 stops30h 50mAir France

Deal found 14/4£710

Fri 25/405:55EDI - PEK

2 stops15h 55mAustrian Airlines

Thu 19/602:50PEK - EDI

2 stops27h 00mAustrian Airlines

Deal found 14/4£862

Fri 25/407:55EDI - PKX

1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 19/601:45PKX - EDI

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4£970

Fri 25/415:10EDI - PKX

2 stops21h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/618:40PKX - EDI

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£1,095

Fri 2/508:35EDI - PVG

1 stop16h 20mBritish Airways

Fri 16/511:00PVG - EDI

1 stop19h 05mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/4£627

Wed 7/511:10EDI - PEK

3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/506:40PEK - EDI

2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£432

One-way flights from Edinburgh to China
Search for one-way flight options from Edinburgh to China. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 April 2025.

Mon 5/506:35EDI - PVG

2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4£245

Sat 24/506:20EDI - PKX

3 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£258

Mon 12/506:35EDI - PEK

3 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£265

Mon 5/506:35EDI - SHA

3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4£329

Mon 29/912:00EDI - PEK

Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4£439

Fri 25/405:50EDI - CAN

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4£456

Mon 29/917:10EDI - PEK

1 stop35h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 14/4£493

Mon 5/512:00EDI - SHA

1 stop15h 55mHainan Airlines

Deal found 15/4£653

Fri 25/412:00EDI - CAN

3 stops46h 20mHainan Airlines

Deal found 14/4£938

Tue 30/911:45EDI - PEK

1 stop21h 10mAir France

Deal found 14/4£2,347

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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

EdinburghChengdu

EDI - CTU

EDICTU

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

11:10-12:15

3 stops42h 05m

Chengdu

Thu 5/6

19:50-22:40

2 stops33h 50m

£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

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 1/6

17:15-09:25

1 stop33h 10m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Sun 15/6

11:15-08:25

1 stop28h 10m

£571

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - SHA

EDISHA

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 16/5

19:25-13:20

3 stops34h 55m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 28/5

20:00-15:15

2 stops26h 15m

£590

EdinburghShanghai

EDI - PVG

EDIPVG

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 30/5

10:35-18:40

2 stops25h 05m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Fri 6/6

10:50-07:55

3 stops28h 05m

£593

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

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £558). Flying from Edinburgh to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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?

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.

Rainfall in China by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in China by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Edinburgh to China, such as Hainan Airlines, Emirates and KLM. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Hainan Airlines

8.1

Very Good

37 reviews

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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

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,196 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.1

Very Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

KLM

7.8

Good

1,323 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.1

Very Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Finnair

7.6

Good

1,269 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.1

Very Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Austrian Airlines

7.6

Good

775 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.1

Very Good

37 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Edinburgh to China one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Hainan Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £439. Users have also found prices from £493 and £2,347 on Lufthansa and Air France, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Edinburgh to China?
When deciding which route to take from Edinburgh to China consider Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Hongqiao Intl, Edinburgh Turnhouse - Shanghai Pu Dong or Edinburgh Turnhouse - Beijing Daxing 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to China (average of £558). Flying from Edinburgh to China in July is currently the most expensive (average of £907). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest£351	Average£585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Air France	Cheapest£417	Average£479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
KLM	Cheapest£428	Average£577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
British Airways	Cheapest£454	Average£617	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£456	Average£560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest£494	Average£558	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£657	Average£843	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing China

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