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Flight deals from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Edinburgh Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$1,043. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Edinburgh.C$430 per passenger.Departing Tue., Oct. 27.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue., Oct. 27, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$430, select.
Edinburgh.C$432 per passenger.Departing Sun., Aug. 16.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sun., Aug. 16, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$432, select.
Edinburgh.C$471 per passenger.Departing Wed., Nov. 11.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Beijing Capital on Wed., Nov. 11, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$471, select.
Edinburgh.C$478 per passenger.Departing Tue., Dec. 1.One-way flight with China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue., Dec. 1, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$478, select.
Edinburgh.C$540 per passenger.Departing Sat., Sep. 12.One-way flight with Turkmenistan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkmenistan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat., Sep. 12, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$540, select.
Edinburgh.C$584 per passenger.Departing Tue., Feb. 23.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue., Feb. 23, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$584, select.
Edinburgh.C$602 per passenger.Departing Mon., Mar. 22.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon., Mar. 22, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$602, select.
Edinburgh.C$677 per passenger.Departing Sat., May 15.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Sat., May 15, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$677, select.
Edinburgh.C$706 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jan. 22.One-way flight with Vietnam Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Vietnam Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri., Jan. 22, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$706, select.
Edinburgh.C$722 per passenger.Departing Fri., Apr. 23.One-way flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri., Apr. 23, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$722, select.
Edinburgh.C$771 per passenger.Departing Fri., Nov. 27.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Fri., Nov. 27, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$771, select.
Edinburgh.C$773 per passenger.Departing Sat., Oct. 17.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Sat., Oct. 17, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$773, select.
Edinburgh.C$773 per passenger.Departing Mon., Dec. 21.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Mon., Dec. 21, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$773, select.
Edinburgh.C$775 per passenger.Departing Fri., Mar. 5.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Fri., Mar. 5, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$775, select.
Edinburgh.C$776 per passenger.Departing Fri., Feb. 19.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Fri., Feb. 19, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$776, select.
Edinburgh.C$777 per passenger.Departing Fri., Jan. 15.One-way flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Hainan Airlines departs from Beijing Capital on Fri., Jan. 15, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$777, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Beijing Capital to Edinburgh flights are currently cheapest in October.
Jul.
from C$799
Aug.
from C$432
Sep.
from C$540
Oct.
from C$430
Nov.
from C$471
Dec.
from C$478
Jan.
from C$706
Feb.
from C$584
Mar.
from C$602
Apr.
from C$722
May
from C$677
Jun.
from C$951

Which airlines fly from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh?

Beijing Capital to Edinburgh: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Edinburgh.

Edinburgh

11km from central Edinburgh
Closest
from C$430
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Dundee

57km from central Edinburgh
from C$720
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Glasgow Intl

78km from central Edinburgh
Cheapest
from C$428
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Beijing to Edinburgh: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$430
Cheapest month to flyOctober
Average flight time10 hrs, 54 mins
Most popular airlineHainan Airlines
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh is C$1,001. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh.
Hainan Airlines flies direct from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh.
As of July 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh.
The cheapest month to fly from Beijing Capital to Edinburgh is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Beijing Capital Airport to Edinburgh Airport on Sunday, August 23, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 54 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Edinburgh but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Edinburgh is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, China Eastern and Hainan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Edinburgh.

Traveling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know

  • A direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Edinburgh Airport takes on average 10 hours 50 minutes. The timezone in Edinburgh is UTC+0, making it 8 hours behind Beijing.

  • Flying over a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Hainan Airlines is your gateway to exploring Edinburgh (and perhaps some other great corners of United Kingdom!). Browse the direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Edinburgh Airport offered by this airline.

  • If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, think about adding a stopover. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a city that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the PEK - EDI route are:

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Copenhagen Airport

    • Stockholm Arlanda Airport

  • To find out if you need a visa to enter United Kingdom, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll give you the most up-to-date information, including other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from PEK to EDI.

How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is C$430. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,001. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.

  • To get cheap flight tickets from PEK to EDI, book your trip 9 months ahead of your planned departure.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flight tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Edinburgh Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.

  • Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from PEK to EDI. You don't need to search every day to find out if airfares have dropped. We'll tell you when there's a change in price.

  • Take advantage of filters to find the perfect journey for you. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Edinburgh Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.

Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Arriving at Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh Airport to central Edinburgh takes about 31 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Discover what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.

  • Getting to the center on public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.

When to fly to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Edinburgh Airport is February, while June is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Edinburgh based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.

  • Lock in your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Edinburgh Airport for July if you'd like to visit Edinburgh during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 9ºC and 20ºC.

  • January has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flight tickets from PEK to EDI sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Edinburgh

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in Edinburgh right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from PEK to EDI:

  • Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Edinburgh must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at National Museum of Scotland.

Complete your Edinburgh trip with hotels and a car rental

  • Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Edinburgh Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to travel around at your own pace. Then, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find the ideal Edinburgh stay.

Plan the rest of your trip from Beijing to Edinburgh

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.