Cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chengdu

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What you need to know

What are the cheapest airlines?

  • Air China
  • China Eastern Airlines
  • British Airways

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from Edinburgh to Chengdu.

What airlines fly indirectly?

  • Emirates
  • Qatar Airways
  • Turkish Airlines

These airlines fly from Edinburgh to Chengdu, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

16 hours 30 minutes

This is the shortest flight time from Edinburgh to Chengdu.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the Edinburgh/Chengdu route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Chengdu and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.

How to get cheap flights from Edinburgh to Chengdu

Tips and advice from our flight experts

You've searched for flights from Edinburgh to Chengdu. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offer. Air China is, on average, the cheapest for this route. Look out for their deals! The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route Edinburgh to Chengdu on 17/04/2026 at 22:50 for £65.

We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. In total, we've found 5 airlines that operate the 8,000 km flight from Edinburgh to Chengdu.

To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. The peak season is during summer, so try to avoid that if possible. Air China is a popular, budget-friendly option for this route, and the average flight duration is around 16 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed with payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money!