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Cheap flights from Beijing, China to Edinburgh from £385

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 28/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BJS — EDI
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Beijing to Edinburgh

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Beijing (BJS) to Edinburgh (EDI). 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£498

One-way from

£385

Good round-trip deal

£2,242 or less
Air France
  • Air France
  • 15/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • Beijing to Edinburgh
28/7
  • 28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • Beijing to Edinburgh
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Beijing (BJS) to Edinburgh Turnhouse.

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Cheapest flights from Beijing to Edinburgh
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Beijing to Edinburgh. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Thu 15/510:55PEK - EDI
1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/511:45EDI - PEK
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£498
Wed 21/510:55PEK - EDI
1 stop17h 50mKLM
Mon 2/617:15EDI - PEK
1 stop32h 40mKLM
Deal found 27/3£502
Wed 14/501:45PKX - EDI
1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 29/507:55EDI - PKX
1 stop24h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/3£599
Thu 15/507:30PKX - EDI
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/506:00EDI - PKX
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£605
Mon 19/502:40PEK - EDI
1 stop15h 50mHainan Airlines
Mon 2/612:00EDI - PEK
Nonstop10h 10mHainan Airlines
Deal found 27/3£618
Tue 20/507:30PKX - EDI
2 stops21h 15mXiamenAir
Mon 2/613:20EDI - PKX
2 stops27h 30mXiamenAir
Deal found 27/3£618
Sat 10/500:10PEK - EDI
1 stop22h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 18/516:50EDI - PEK
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3£633
Thu 15/513:25PEK - EDI
1 stop34h 05mLufthansa
Thu 29/506:15EDI - PEK
2 stops22h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 27/3£774
Sat 26/412:30PKX - EDI
2 stops41h 35mChina Southern
Sat 3/513:20EDI - PKX
2 stops39h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 27/3£4,779

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Beijing to Edinburgh that are best for you.

Fly from

Beijing

Fly to

Edinburgh

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 15/5

10:55-08:25

1 stop28h 30m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

11:45-15:55

1 stop21h 10m

£498

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Wed 21/5

10:55-21:45

1 stop17h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/6

17:15-08:55

1 stop32h 40m

£502

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 14/5

01:45-13:40

1 stop18h 55m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

07:55-15:00

1 stop24h 05m

£599

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Thu 15/5

07:30-08:10

2 stops31h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

06:00-08:50

2 stops19h 50m

£605

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 19/5

02:40-11:30

1 stop15h 50m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/6

12:00-05:10

Nonstop10h 10m

£618

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Tue 20/5

07:30-21:45

2 stops21h 15m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 2/6

13:20-23:50

2 stops27h 30m

£618

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Sat 10/5

00:10-15:50

1 stop22h 40m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 18/5

16:50-15:35

1 stop15h 45m

£633

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Thu 15/5

13:25-16:30

1 stop34h 05m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 29/5

06:15-11:45

2 stops22h 30m

£774

BeijingEdinburgh

PKX - EDI

PKXEDI

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 26/4

12:30-23:05

2 stops41h 35m

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 3/5

13:20-12:15

2 stops39h 55m

£4,779

BeijingEdinburgh

PEK - EDI

PEKEDI

Beijing Capital

Mon 28/7

00:30-19:45

2 stops26h 15m

£385

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Cheapflights Insights

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

Rainfall in Edinburgh by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Edinburgh ranges from 30.0 - 60.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Edinburgh when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Edinburgh by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Edinburgh, 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 15.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Edinburgh

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. Reviews last updated 28 March 2025.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Beijing to Edinburgh. 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 into for flights to Edinburgh from Beijing?

    Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Beijing to Edinburgh. You should not have trouble finding flights to Turnhouse from Beijing; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Beijing per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights to the Edinburgh airport from Beijing. It is only a 6.8 mi journey from Turnhouse (EDI) to Edinburgh’s city center.

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

    Flying on KLM is currently your cheapest option to Edinburgh, with prices starting at £502. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Hainan Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at £599 and £618, respectively.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Lufthansa. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £503. Users have also found prices from £551 and £591 on XiamenAir and KLM, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Beijing to Edinburgh?

    While on average a flight from Beijing to Edinburgh is generally £2,242, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £2,242. When looking at the most popular route, (Beijing Capital - Edinburgh Turnhouse), you can expect to pay £424 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Beijing to Edinburgh (average of £78). Flying from Beijing to Edinburgh in June is currently the most expensive (average of £105). 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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