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Cheapest round-trip
$712
Typical prices: $806-$1,151
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/21Wed 11/28
EDI - PEK • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$2,706
Typical prices: $875-$1,193
Hainan Airlines
Tue 12/11Mon 1/8
EDI - PEK • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
2 days a week
You can fly direct with Hainan Airlines. Average duration is 9h 50m
Direct flights
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When to book
25 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 25 weeks in advance save around 31% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 22% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Dublin (DUB)
Cheapest • Avg $754 (round-trip)
Frankfurt am Main (FRA)
Shortest trip • 16h 44m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Capital (EDI-PEK)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Edinburgh to Capital

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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6:00 am - 5:05 amEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
15h 05m1 stop Dublin
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2:00 pm - 1:20 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 20m2 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Vienna Intl
$712Multiple Airlines
Wed, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 31
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11:30 am - 4:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
21h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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11:50 am - 11:05 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
19h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$815Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 23
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9:30 am - 4:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
23h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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11:50 am - 8:40 amPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
$821KLM
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 30
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11:30 am - 4:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
21h 25m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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12:05 am - 4:05 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
$850Multiple Airlines
Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 22
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1:25 pm - 4:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
19h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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12:05 am - 4:05 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
$856KLM
Fri, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 11
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1:25 pm - 4:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
19h 30m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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12:05 am - 4:05 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
$858KLM
Wed, Dec 9 - Wed, Dec 30
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9:30 am - 4:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
23h 25m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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12:05 am - 4:05 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
$884KLM
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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6:00 am - 5:05 amEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
15h 05m1 stop Dublin
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7:00 am - 9:55 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
22h 55m1 stop Madrid Barajas
$896Multiple Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28
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3:30 pm - 12:55 amEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
25h 25m2 stops Madrid Barajas Hong Kong Intl
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7:30 am - 7:50 amPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 20m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Madrid Barajas
$907Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 12
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11:00 am - 4:55 pmEDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-PEK Beijing Capital
21h 55m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Paris Charles de Gaulle
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12:05 am - 4:05 pmPEK  Beijing Capital-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
24h 00m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Amsterdam Schiphol
$941KLM
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Price, demand and travel trends for Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Friday is the most expensive, with prices 16% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport at $773 round-trip.
•August ($1,176) and July ($1,071) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 52% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 31% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Low season

March

Cheapest flight

$351
Beat the crowds with an average 48% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 79% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Capital

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Capital based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 8:40 pm
    • Latest: departs at 10:50 am and lands at 8:40 pm.

    The flight takes about 9h 50m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport takes 9h 50m, covering 4,927 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport range from $806 to $1,151, with an average of $997 over the past 12 months. Anything below $806 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the $997 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $754 round-trip via Dublin (DUB), compared to $1,054 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $100–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Hainan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $712 to $7,078. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $651, which is 8% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 28% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Dublin (DUB) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $863 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,165, a difference of $302.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Only Hainan Airlines operates flights between Edinburgh and Beijing Capital Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 15h, compared with 16h 44m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 02m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Beijing Capital Airport?

    Beijing Capital Airport is 8 hours ahead of Edinburgh (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Beijing Capital Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Beijing Capital Airport are Forbidden City, Tiananmen and Silk Street Market. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing Capital Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Hainan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $863, about $302 less than Friday fares (26% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 31% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Beijing Capital Airport trip for November. Fares historically average $773 round-trip in that month - typically $403 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Dublin Airport (DUB) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $754 round-trip on this route - about $300 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Beijing Capital Airport.

    • Ramada by Wyndham Beijing Airport
    • Fairfield by Marriott Beijing Capital Airport
    • Capital Airport International Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Edinburgh to Beijing?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Edinburgh Turnhouse to Beijing Capital

Monday

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Wednesday

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Friday

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Saturday

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

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Direct returns

Beijing Capital to Edinburgh Turnhouse

Monday

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Wednesday

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Friday

Hainan Airlines

Hainan Airlines

Saturday

Hainan Airlines

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