Hong Kong to Edinburgh (HKG–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

HKG Airport Page →
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Connecting Flight Schedule 20 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between HKG and EDI. Nearest airports to HKG with scheduled service: Macau International Airport (MFM, 23 mi) · Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX, 24 mi) · Zhuhai Jinwan Airport (ZUH, 40 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
PEK Beijing 16h CACXHU → HU Beijing (PEK) to Edinburgh flights
LHR London 16h 20m BACX → ATAYBA London (LHR) to Edinburgh flights
AMS Amsterdam 16h 25m CXKLQF → 6EARBT Amsterdam (AMS) to Edinburgh flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 16h 40m AFCXKL → AFAMG3 Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Edinburgh flights
DXB Dubai 17h AZEKTP → EK Dubai (DXB) to Edinburgh flights
HEL Helsinki (Vantaa) 17h 45m AY → AYBAJL Helsinki (Vantaa) (HEL) to Edinburgh flights
DOH Doha 17h 45m B6BAIB → BAMHQR Doha (DOH) to Edinburgh flights
IST Istanbul 18h 5m HXLHNZ → 3U6EPK Istanbul (IST) to Edinburgh flights
MAD Madrid 18h 26m CXIB → FRIBU2 Madrid (MAD) to Edinburgh flights
BCN Barcelona 18h 35m CX → BAFRIB Barcelona (BCN) to Edinburgh flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Hong Kong to Edinburgh
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between HKG and EDI, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for HKG to EDI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
20
Hubs
~16h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
PEK ~16h 0m LHR ~16h 20m AMS ~16h 25m CDG ~16h 40m DXB ~17h 0m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,259
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Edinburgh is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.
HKG: HKT · EDI: BST

When it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong, it's 11:00 AM in Edinburgh.
Visa & Entry

Hong Kong SAR passport holders enter the UK visa-free for stays of up to 6 months. No advance authorization is required. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. Border officers may ask for proof of onward travel and sufficient funds.

The UK is not part of the Schengen area. Time spent in the UK does not count against any Schengen 90/180-day limit.

Verify entry requirements with official sources before travel.
Getting to HKG

Airport Express runs from Hong Kong Station (Central) to the airport in 24 minutes; from Kowloon, 21 minutes. Trains depart every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:15am (HK$115 from Central). Hong Kong Station and Kowloon Station offer in-town check-in up to one day before departure.Taxis from Kowloon run around HK$300–350 via the Tsing Ma Bridge; from Hong Kong Island, expect HK$400+. Ferries serve Macau and Pearl River Delta cities. Buses are available but slow. The airport is on Lantau Island, 34km from Central.

Facts

HKG–EDI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Hong Kong to Edinburgh route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: HKG
Full nameHong Kong International Airport
IATA / ICAOHKG / VHHH
TimezoneAsia/Hong_Kong
Passengers/yr53.1M
Elevation28 ft / 9 m
Destination: EDI
Full nameEdinburgh Airport
IATA / ICAOEDI / EGPH
TimezoneEurope/London
Passengers/yr15.8M
Elevation135 ft / 41 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HKG to EDI flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Beijing Capital, London Heathrow and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to EDI and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Edinburgh is 7 hours behind Hong Kong.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Beijing Capital, London Heathrow and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.