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Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£562
Typical prices: £658-£919
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Fri 9/11Wed 14/11
EDI - SZX • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Edinburgh and Shenzhen. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 32% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Beijing Capital (PEK)
Cheapest • Avg £700 (return)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD)
Shortest trip • 16h 37m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen (EDI-SZX)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Shenzhen

Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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07:10 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
26h 10m1 stop London Stansted
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20:10 - 21:50SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 40m2 stops Wuhan London Heathrow
£562Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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06:10 - 17:20EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
27h 10m1 stop London Stansted
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08:55 - 09:00SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 05m2 stops Zhengzhou London Gatwick
£564Multiple Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Sat, 14 Nov
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06:30 - 11:25EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
20h 55m2 stops Vienna Intl Xi'an Xianyang
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20:10 - 21:50SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
33h 40m2 stops Wuhan London Heathrow
£566Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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07:15 - 04:00EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
36h 45m1 stop Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl
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23:00 - 23:59SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 59m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Kastrup Copenhagen
£617Multiple Airlines
Fri, 12 Feb - Thu, 18 Feb
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10:50 - 14:55EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
20h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
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07:30 - 06:35SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 05m1 stop Beijing Capital
£655Hainan Airlines
Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 13 Nov
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22:35 - 18:40EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
36h 05m1 stop London Stansted
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01:55 - 14:25SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
20h 30m1 stop Vienna Intl
£666Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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09:55 - 20:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
26h 35m2 stops London Stansted Beijing Daxing Intl
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21:05 - 18:15SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
29h 10m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Vienna Intl London Stansted
£681Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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07:20 - 11:55EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
20h 35m2 stops Václav Havel Prague Beijing Capital
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20:10 - 20:30SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 20m2 stops Wuhan London Heathrow
£688Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Nov - Thu, 12 Nov
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08:10 - 14:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
22h 40m2 stops Helsinki-Vantaa Shanghai Pu Dong
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08:35 - 07:25SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
54h 50m2 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Helsinki-Vantaa
£695Multiple Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov
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17:10 - 02:10EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-SZX Shenzhen
25h 00m3 stops Dublin Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
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21:05 - 18:15SZX  Shenzhen-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
29h 10m3 stops Chengdu Tianfu Intl Vienna Intl London Stansted
£704Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Shenzhen flights

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Shenzhen?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Edinburgh to Shenzhen. It’s 14% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 67% higher.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Shenzhen flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£562
Beat the crowds with an average 51% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 30% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Shenzhen based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Edinburgh to Shenzhen flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen.

  • How long is a flight from Edinburgh to Shenzhen?

    A direct flight from Edinburgh to Shenzhen takes 00m, covering 5,886 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Shenzhen?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Edinburgh to Shenzhen flight?

    Return flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen range from £658 to £919, with an average of £783 over the past 12 months. Anything below £658 counts as a good deal.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Shenzhen changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £562 to £4,461. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Shenzhen?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Shenzhen (SZX).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen pass through?

    One-stop flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen most commonly connect through:

    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 75% of one-stop connections
    • Frankfurt am Main (FRA) – 19% of one-stop connections
    • Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) – 3% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) – 3% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 49% on flights from Edinburgh to Shenzhen. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £678 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £1,314, a difference of £636.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Edinburgh to Shenzhen?

    Flying via Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl (BUD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 37m, compared to 17h 26m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 20h 58m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Shenzhen?

    Shenzhen is 7 hours ahead of Edinburgh (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Shenzhen?

    Some of the most popular sights in Shenzhen are Window of the World and Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center. These are among the most viewed places in Shenzhen on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Shenzhen flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Thursday flights average £678, about £636 less than Sunday fares (48% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Edinburgh to Shenzhen trip for November. Fares historically average £536 return in that month – typically £819 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).

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