What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Beijing?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Beijing is to train and fly which costs ¥1800 - ¥6000 and takes 16h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Beijing?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Beijing is to fly which takes 13h 12m and costs ¥3800 - ¥6000.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Beijing?

The distance between Edinburgh and Beijing is 7971 km.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Beijing?

It takes approximately 13h 12m to get from Edinburgh to Beijing, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Beijing?

Beijing is 7h ahead of Edinburgh. It is currently 6:10 PM in Edinburgh and 1:10 AM in Beijing.

Where can I stay near Beijing?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Beijing.

Edinburgh to Beijing - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Edinburgh to Beijing by plane or train

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Fly Edinburgh Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport
best
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane EDI - PEK
13h 12m
¥3,807–5,614
Train to Glasgow Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Glasgow Queen Streettrain
2. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane GLA - PEK
16h 23m
¥1,825–5,840
Fly Edinburgh Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane EDI - PKX
2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing Airport to Beijing Westtrain
16h 16m
¥2,006–6,119
Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Manchester Airporttrain
2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane MAN - PEK
16h 6m
¥3,236–5,719
Train to Aberdeen Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Aberdeentrain
2. Fly from Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane ABZ - PEK
18h 31m
¥2,824–8,333

Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

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10h 10mAverage Duration

¥1,875Cheapest Price

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Distance: 7,971.1 km
Duration: 13h 12m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Beijing, China?

Hainan flies from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) once daily.

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