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Sat, Nov 21
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£256
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Wed, Nov 18
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£283
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Sat, Nov 21
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£295
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Sat, Nov 21
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£306
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Sat, Nov 21
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£320
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Sat, Nov 21
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£322
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Sat, Nov 21 – Fri, Nov 27
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£536
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Wed, Nov 18 – Sun, Nov 22
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£548
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Sat, Nov 21 – Wed, Nov 25
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£588
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Sat, Nov 21 – Tue, Nov 24
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£595
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Sat, Nov 21 – Wed, Nov 25
Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

£596
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Beijing PEKEdinburgh EDI

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How much do flights to Edinburgh cost?

Getting from Edinburgh Airport to the city center

Edinburgh is served by Edinburgh Airport (EDI), located 13 km west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including tram, express bus, local bus, taxi, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. The Edinburgh Tram provides a direct link to the city center and connects to the main railway station. Journey times and costs vary depending on the transport option, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Notes:

  • Prices in GBP; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Edinburgh Tram runs directly from the airport to York Place via Haymarket and Princes Street.
  • Airlink 100 operates 24 hours with reduced night service; Skylink buses offer cheaper fares with more stops.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Edinburgh

Depart from
Beijing Capital International
Arrive to
Edinburgh Airport
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
7944 km
Worth visiting
Bamburgh Castle - Ben Nevis - Edinburgh Castle - Edinburgh Royal Mile - Glencoe - Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum - Stirling

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Beijing to Edinburgh in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 23.11Tue 24.11Wed 25.11Thu 26.11Fri 27.11Sat 28.11Sun 29.11
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Beijing to Edinburgh

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
RyanairRYRFRNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes
Etihad AirwaysETDEYNo

Weather in Edinburgh

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C1°C
February6°C2°C
March8°C2°C
April11°C3°C
May13°C6°C
June16°C8°C
July18°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September15°C9°C
October12°C7°C
November8°C4°C
December6°C2°C
Hottest Month
18°C
July
Coldest month
1°C
January
Sunny days
258
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
8 Nov
71%
9°C7°C
15 Nov
20%
7°C3°C
Monday
9 Nov
25%
9°C5°C
16 Nov
84%
8°C5°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
23%
8°C4°C
17 Nov
28%
6°C3°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
17%
7°C3°C
18 Nov
21%
7°C4°C
Thursday
12 Nov
7°C1°C
19 Nov
72%
6°C2°C
Friday
13 Nov
5°C0°C
20 Nov
64%
7°C3°C
Saturday
14 Nov
20%
7°C3°C
21 Nov
86%
5°C2°C
Travelers usually depart from Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport when they travel from Beijing to Edinburgh. The distance between Beijing and Edinburgh is 7944 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Ryanair, easyJet, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Etihad Airways. Beijing and Edinburgh have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Edinburgh, consider visiting Bamburgh Castle, Ben Nevis, Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh Royal Mile, Glencoe, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, and Stirling.

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