Statistics on Edinburgh-Beijing flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Beijing (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Beijing from Edinburgh airport is $ 802 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 671 (in november) and $ 1055 (in august), which is a saving of $ 132 or a surplus of $ 253 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $580 to $633 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Beijing before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Beijing plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 37598 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Beijing from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 671, saving $ 132 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 802). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1055).
Flight Edinburgh-Beijing: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 568 | $ 752 | good price |
| February | $ 572 | $ 716 | good price |
| March | $ 530 | $ 684 | good price |
| April | $ 603 | $ 770 | good price |
| May | $ 546 | $ 759 | good price |
| June | $ 594 | $ 751 | good price |
| July | $ 794 | $ 1047 | high price |
| August | $ 803 | $ 1055 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 589 | $ 838 | fair price |
| October | $ 625 | $ 797 | fair price |
| November | $ 529 | $ 671 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 633 | $ 783 | fair price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Edinburgh to Beijing
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Beijing range from $369 to $1265. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $369 to $422), 1% at the maximum price (from $1212 to $1265). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $580 to $633 (15% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Beijing flight
There are 11 companies that serve Edinburgh from Beijing airport: KLM, Lufthansa, Hainan Airlines, Air France, British Airways, China Southern, EasyJet, Ryanair, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Finnair.
Data analysis:
Of the 37598 flights analyzed in previous years, KLM was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (20% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Beijing route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Edinburgh-Beijing flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 220 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Beijing flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $39. On the other hand, departing on a monday may cost you an additional $35.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Beijing to Edinburgh departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $42. Conversely, departing from Beijing on a friday may cost you an additional $44.
Top prices Edinburgh-Beijing
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 07-01 to 14-01-2025 | $ 569 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 09-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 10-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 13-02 to 20-02-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 18-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 20-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 06-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with KLM |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 07-03 to 22-03-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 13-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 571 | layover flight with Air France |
| Edinburgh → Beijing | 17-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 572 | layover flight with Air France |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Beijing to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Edinburgh-Beijing flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a tuesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Edinburgh to Beijing, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 732 $, which is a saving of 70 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (110 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Beijing flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 606 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 743), 3 to 4 months ($ 720), 5 to 6 months ($ 613), 6 to 7 months ($ 648), 7 to 8 months ($ 630), 8 to 9 months ($ 720) |
| February | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 636 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 707), 2 to 3 months ($ 689), 3 to 4 months ($ 686), 4 to 5 months ($ 657), 6 to 7 months ($ 665), 7 to 8 months ($ 701), 8 to 9 months ($ 666), 9 to 10 months ($ 670) |
| March | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 593 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 682), 2 to 3 months ($ 670), 3 to 4 months ($ 620), 4 to 5 months ($ 609), 5 to 6 months ($ 683), 6 to 7 months ($ 600), 8 to 9 months ($ 655), 9 to 10 months ($ 602), 10 to 11 months ($ 634) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 658 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 723), 3 to 4 months ($ 744), 5 to 6 months ($ 709), 6 to 7 months ($ 743), 7 to 8 months ($ 720), 10 to 11 months ($ 709) |
| May | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 615 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 719), 3 to 4 months ($ 720), 4 to 5 months ($ 718), 5 to 6 months ($ 647), 6 to 7 months ($ 676), 7 to 8 months ($ 673), 8 to 9 months ($ 648), 10 to 11 months ($ 681) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 608 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 669), 6 to 7 months ($ 698), 7 to 8 months ($ 715), 8 to 9 months ($ 691), 10 to 11 months ($ 705) |
| July | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 888 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 982), 4 to 5 months ($ 982), 7 to 8 months ($ 929), 8 to 9 months ($ 921), 9 to 10 months ($ 892) |
| August | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 900 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1016), 4 to 5 months ($ 949), 5 to 6 months ($ 946) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 683 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 712), 3 to 4 months ($ 740), 5 to 6 months ($ 732), 9 to 10 months ($ 755) |
| October | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 682 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 746), 5 to 6 months ($ 725), 6 to 7 months ($ 754), 7 to 8 months ($ 779), 9 to 10 months ($ 751), 10 to 11 months ($ 769) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 584 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 606), 3 to 4 months ($ 596), 4 to 5 months ($ 645), 5 to 6 months ($ 595), 6 to 7 months ($ 603), 7 to 8 months ($ 623) |
| December | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 698 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 770), 3 to 4 months ($ 705), 4 to 5 months ($ 704), 5 to 6 months ($ 764), 6 to 7 months ($ 725), 7 to 8 months ($ 759), 8 to 9 months ($ 772), 9 to 10 months ($ 779) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Beijing are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $11. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $34 more.
Edinburgh to Beijing: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 575 $575 to $575 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 811 $575 to $1649 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 709 $569 to $947 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 664 $571 to $782 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 578 $571 to $654 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 997 $581 to $6907 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 621 $580 to $731 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 602 $574 to $711 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 854 $772 to $942 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1220 $929 to $1633 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 744 $650 to $898 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 907 $707 to $1175 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, november, january, february, march, may, june, july and september are cheaper to travel to Beijing. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!