Beijing to Edinburgh (PEK–EDI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–EDI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,931 miles in approximately 11h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 24 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 3 | 333 | 11h40 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · EDI: GMT
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 10:00 AM in Edinburgh.
Chinese passport holders need a Standard Visitor visa to enter the UK. Apply online through gov.uk and book a biometrics appointment at a VFS Global centre in China. The 6-month visa costs GBP 115. Longer options: 2-year visa is GBP 400, 5-year is GBP 771, 10-year is GBP 963. Processing takes 3 weeks as standard. Priority service (5 business days) costs an extra GBP 500. Super Priority (next business day) costs GBP 1,000 where available.
You will need a completed online form, passport valid for the duration of your stay, financial documents (6 months of bank statements), proof of accommodation, return flight booking, and evidence of ties to China. Employment letters and payslips are expected for employed applicants. Unlike Schengen, the UK does not require travel insurance as part of the application.
The UK is not part of the Schengen area. A Schengen visa does not allow entry to the UK and vice versa. You need separate applications if visiting both.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
PEK–EDI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to EDI
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to EDI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to EDI ranges from 11 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,931 miles (7,935 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 3 return, totaling 6 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
24 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via ARN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.