Statistics on Edinburgh-Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong (from: Edinburgh)
The average price to go to Hong Kong from Edinburgh airport is $ 895 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 746 (in november) and $ 1137 (in august), which is a saving of $ 149 or a surplus of $ 243 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $738 to $791 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Hong Kong before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Edinburgh-Hong Kong plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60088 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Hong Kong from Edinburgh and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 746, saving $ 149 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 895). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1137).
Flight Edinburgh-Hong Kong: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 669 | $ 857 | fair price |
| February | $ 691 | $ 816 | good price |
| March | $ 577 | $ 759 | good price |
| April | $ 741 | $ 927 | fair price |
| May | $ 638 | $ 796 | good price |
| June | $ 642 | $ 829 | good price |
| July | $ 874 | $ 1088 | high price |
| August | $ 875 | $ 1137 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 695 | $ 871 | fair price |
| October | $ 686 | $ 878 | fair price |
| November | $ 603 | $ 746 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 774 | $ 1032 | 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 Hong Kong
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Edinburgh to Hong Kong range from $422 to $1265. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $422 to $475), 1% at the maximum price (from $1212 to $1265). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $738 to $791 (14% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Edinburgh->Hong Kong flight
There are 13 companies that serve Edinburgh from Hong Kong airport: British Airways, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, KLM, Finnair, Turkish Airlines, Ryanair, Air France, China Southern, Hainan Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and Swiss.
Data analysis:
Of the 60088 flights analyzed in previous years, British Airways was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (17% of the time) on the Edinburgh->Hong Kong route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Edinburgh-Hong Kong flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $55. On the other hand, departing on a sunday may cost you an additional $29.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Hong Kong 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 $34. Conversely, departing from Hong Kong on a friday may cost you an additional $44.
Top prices Edinburgh-Hong Kong
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 524 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 03-03 to 10-03-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 04-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 505 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 07-03 to 17-03-2025 | $ 503 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 11-03 to 18-03-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 12-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 17-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 508 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 18-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 507 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 20-03 to 27-03-2025 | $ 526 | layover flight with China Southern |
| Edinburgh → Hong Kong | 22-03 to 26-03-2025 | $ 504 | layover flight with China Southern |
When to book your flight Edinburgh - Hong Kong to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 6 to 7 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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-Hong Kong 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 Hong Kong, it is recommended to buy it 6 to 7 months before departure (it is then on average 844 $, which is a saving of 51 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (87 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Edinburgh to Hong Kong 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: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 782 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 801), 1 to 2 months ($ 842), 4 to 5 months ($ 828), 7 to 8 months ($ 850), 9 to 10 months ($ 850) |
| February | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 765 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 798), 2 to 3 months ($ 781), 4 to 5 months ($ 802), 5 to 6 months ($ 815), 7 to 8 months ($ 778), 9 to 10 months ($ 787) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 666 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 684), 5 to 6 months ($ 674), 10 to 11 months ($ 748) |
| April | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 862 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 922), 1 to 2 months ($ 884), 6 to 7 months ($ 882), 10 to 11 months ($ 913) |
| May | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 713 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 768), 1 to 2 months ($ 757), 2 to 3 months ($ 757), 4 to 5 months ($ 763), 9 to 10 months ($ 761) |
| June | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 715 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 782), 2 to 3 months ($ 730), 4 to 5 months ($ 743), 5 to 6 months ($ 753), 6 to 7 months ($ 801), 9 to 10 months ($ 732), 10 to 11 months ($ 762) |
| July | Best time: 11 to 12 months before departure (average price: 917 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1052), 3 to 4 months ($ 979), 4 to 5 months ($ 970), 8 to 9 months ($ 952), 9 to 10 months ($ 986), 10 to 11 months ($ 1012) |
| August | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 975 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1126), 3 to 4 months ($ 1080), 4 to 5 months ($ 1007), 5 to 6 months ($ 1046), 10 to 11 months ($ 1050) |
| September | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 766 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 818), 4 to 5 months ($ 839), 5 to 6 months ($ 827), 6 to 7 months ($ 799), 8 to 9 months ($ 820), 9 to 10 months ($ 830) |
| October | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 751 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 848), 2 to 3 months ($ 815), 3 to 4 months ($ 813), 4 to 5 months ($ 772), 5 to 6 months ($ 819), 7 to 8 months ($ 833), 8 to 9 months ($ 824), 9 to 10 months ($ 841) |
| November | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 658 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 745), 2 to 3 months ($ 730), 3 to 4 months ($ 730), 4 to 5 months ($ 721), 5 to 6 months ($ 712), 7 to 8 months ($ 701) |
| December | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 829 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 987), 3 to 4 months ($ 934), 4 to 5 months ($ 948), 5 to 6 months ($ 909), 6 to 7 months ($ 833), 8 to 9 months ($ 914) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Edinburgh->Hong Kong are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $17. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $21 more.
Edinburgh to Hong Kong: 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 | $ 965 $584 to $3479 | very high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 807 $540 to $1315 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 802 $679 to $1197 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 889 $524 to $4561 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 545 $503 to $781 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1144 $812 to $5738 | high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 783 $725 to $868 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 938 $726 to $1824 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1052 $937 to $1170 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1108 $957 to $1231 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 4348 $783 to $18880 | very high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1217 $759 to $6559 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, december, january, march, may, july and august are cheaper to travel to Hong Kong. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!