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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Edinburgh to Beijing? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Beijing.RM2,609 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Mar, returning Fri, 20 Mar.Return flight with Ryanair and Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from Edinburgh on Fri, 13 Mar, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 20 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,609, select.
Beijing.RM2,814 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Feb, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Sun, 15 Feb, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,814, select.
Beijing.RM2,816 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Feb, returning Tue, 24 Feb.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 17 Feb, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Beijing Capital on Tue, 24 Feb, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,816, select.
Beijing.RM2,824 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Mar, returning Fri, 3 Apr.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 5 Mar, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 3 Apr, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,824, select.
Beijing.RM2,900 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 11 May.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 11 May, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,900, select.
Beijing.RM2,903 per passenger.Departing Thu, 14 May, returning Thu, 4 Jun.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Thu, 14 May, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Beijing Capital on Thu, 4 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,903, select.
Beijing.RM2,903 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Apr, returning Mon, 1 Jun.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Edinburgh on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Beijing Capital on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,903, select.
Beijing.RM2,918 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Fri, 11 Dec.Return flight with KLM and Air France.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Edinburgh on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Beijing Capital.Inbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Beijing Capital on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Edinburgh.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,918, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Edinburgh to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in March.
Feb
from RM2,816
Mar
from RM2,609
Apr
from RM3,548
May
from RM2,954
Jun
from RM2,919
Jul
from RM4,835
Aug
from RM4,177
Sep
from RM3,157
Oct
from RM3,450
Nov
from RM2,921
Dec
from RM2,918
Jan
from RM3,329

Direct flights from Edinburgh to Beijing

Alternative Edinburgh to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Edinburgh to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Beijing Capital

25km from central Beijing
ClosestCheapest
from RM2,814
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Beijing Daxing

45km from central Beijing
from RM2,891
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Edinburgh to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM2,609
Cheapest month to flyMarch
Average flight time10 hrs, 15 mins
Most popular airlineHainan Airlines
Average flights per week4

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Finding cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
The best price we found for a return flight from Edinburgh to Beijing is RM2,609. 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 15 minutes is the average flight time from Edinburgh to Beijing.
Hainan Airlines flies direct from Edinburgh to Beijing.
As of February 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Edinburgh to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing is usually March.
If you're flying from Edinburgh Airport, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Daxing – which is 44.8 km away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from RM2,609.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Edinburgh Airport to Beijing on Friday, 13 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 15 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 Beijing 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 Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around -2°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, Ryanair and Hainan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing.

Travelling from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beijing: what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Edinburgh Airport to Beijing is 11 hours 15 minutes.

  • Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is eight hours ahead of Edinburgh.

  • With four weekly departures between the two airports, Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the busiest route. Board Hainan Airlines's 12:00 flight to get your journey from EDI to PEK underway.

  • To avoid missing your EDI to Beijing flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

  • If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.

  • Begin your trip at EDI and fly straight to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). That will be your arrival point when searching for Edinburgh Airport to Beijing tickets.

  • Check out the promotions from Hainan Airlines. This carrier has direct flights from Edinburgh Airport to Beijing.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flight tickets from EDI to Beijing, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

    • Dublin Airport (DUB)

  • Travelling from central Edinburgh to EDI takes about 40 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

  • Booked an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Beijing? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to EDI:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights complete their journey on time.

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

  • RM1,381 is currently the best price for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Beijing flight. Return flight tickets start from RM2,609. These prices can change based on availability and demand.

  • To snag cheap flights from EDI to Beijing, book your journey one month ahead of your departure.

  • May is the best month for picking up a fantastic deal on Edinburgh Airport to Beijing tickets. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Locking in a cheap flight from EDI to Beijing is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when the price has dropped.

  • Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Edinburgh Airport to Beijing.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • Travel to Beijing during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Edinburgh Airport to Beijing in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.

  • Book an Edinburgh Airport to Beijing flight ticket with a departure in July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from EDI to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.

More about Beijing

  • When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Beijing:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are essential stops on your Beijing itinerary.

Explore more of China

  • Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.

  • Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.

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