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Edinburgh Beijing
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Thu, 23 May EDI - PKX
Fri, 24 May PKX - EDI
£740 £727
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Mon, 20 May EDI - PEK
£297 £291
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Fri, 03 May EDI - PEK
Mon, 06 May PEK - EDI
£451 £442
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Wed, 08 May EDI - PEK
Sun, 12 May PEK - EDI
£544 £536
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Wed, 22 May PKX - EDI
£662 £654
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
72% Trains in Beijing are 72% cheaper than in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh £2
Beijing £0.56
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
78% A meal in Beijing is 78% cheaper than a meal in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh £15
Beijing £3.33
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 9.05 CNY
1 CNY = 0.12 GBP
Last checked on 25 April 2024
Distance: 4931 miles
Edinburgh airports
Turnhouse (EDI) How far from city centre: 6 miles
Glasgow Scotland (GLA) How far from city centre: 42 miles
Prestwick (PIK) How far from city centre: 63 miles
Beijing airports
Capital Intl Apt (PEK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Nanyuan Apt (NAY) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Beijing Daxing (PKX) How far from city centre: 27 miles

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Tips for booking cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing

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1. What can I do to save money when booking flights from Edinburgh to Beijing?

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By following these strategies, you can efficiently save money when booking flights from Edinburgh to Beijing, ensuring a more economical and enjoyable journey.

2. Can the price of my tickets from Edinburgh to Beijing change during the booking process?

Prices for tickets from Edinburgh to Beijing may fluctuate while you are in the process of booking. While this isn't a common occurrence, it can happen because Opodo operates as an online travel agency, and ticket prices and availability are ultimately determined by the airlines. Therefore, if the airline adjusts prices or if the available tickets are depleted while you are making your reservation, you will receive confirmation within 48 hours after your ticket purchase.

3. Can I book last-minute flights from Edinburgh to Beijing on Opodo?

When booking a flight, you may encounter situations where your desired travel date is unavailable or the flight price has increased beyond your budget. Rest assured, Opodo offers a solution. Explore our last-minute flight deals to find affordable options, especially if you have flexibility with your travel dates. Whether you need to depart on short notice or simply want to discover the cheapest day to fly between Edinburgh and Beijing, our last-minute flights section has you covered.

4. How to make my reservation through the Opodo search engine?

Opodo provides you with all the useful information about the flights covering the route between Edinburgh to Beijing airports. Preparing for your trip is very easy! All you have to do is enter into Opodo search engine your departure and destination airports, the dates of travel, and the number of passengers. A list of all available flights will appear on your screen in a matter of seconds! For your convenience, you can sort it according to your preferences, such as time, price, or duration of the trip.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Edinburgh to Beijing

How long does the flight take to go from Edinburgh to Beijing?
The total flight time between Edinburgh and Beijing is of around 13:20 hours on average, considering an average distance of 9,936 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Edinburgh to Beijing at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing is 291£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Beijing expensive to visit compared to Edinburgh?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Beijing costs an average of 1.44 GBP, 64% cheaper than Edinburgh, with a fare of 4.00 GBP, while train tickets costs 72% less in Beijing: 0.56 GBP against 2.00 GBP in Edinburgh. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.33 GBP in Beijing, 78% less than the 15.00 GBP in Edinburgh. The price of the coffee is around 13% cheaper in Beijing, with an average of 2.97 GBP, while in Edinburgh the coffee costs 3.40 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to Beijing?
The most popular months to book a trip from Edinburgh to Beijing are July, October and June, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Edinburgh to Beijing?
The best time of the year to go to Beijing when flying from Edinburgh depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to Beijing from Edinburgh in terms of searches from our customer, followed by July and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, January and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Edinburgh - Beijing.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Edinburgh to Beijing?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from Edinburgh. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Beijing compared to Edinburgh?
While in Edinburgh the temperatures can reach an average of 24.09 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 3.0 mm ,Beijing's temperatures can go up to 37.12 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -15.9 ºC in Beijing, compared to the -4.11 ºC average degrees reported in Edinburgh. During the winter period, Edinburgh can register 3.0 mm precipitation, while Beijing have an average of 1.4 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Edinburgh and Beijing?
The main airport route flying between Edinburgh and Beijing is: Turnhouse (EDI) to Capital Intl Apt (PEK). This route is covered by the following airline(s):
  • Hainan Airlines.
Airlines with indirect flights from Edinburgh to Beijing are:
Airlines with indirect flights from Edinburgh to Beijing are:
  • China Southern Airlines, stoping in Amsterdam for 90 minutes minimun.
  • Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, with 90 minutes scale in Amsterdam.
  • Klm Royal Dutch Airlines, with 90 minutes scale in Amsterdam.

Capital Intl Apt - Latest customer reviews

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Date 2020-02-01 Age Under 30 City UK

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Flight Duration 13 h and 20 m Flights between Edinburgh and Beijing take, on average, 13 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £291 Cheapest price for a flight between Edinburgh and Beijing found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Turnhouse The airport Turnhouse is the departure airport operating flights between Edinburgh and Beijing
Arriving Airport Capital Intl Apt Flights departing Edinburgh with Beijing as destination arrive at Capital Intl Apt

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