EDI - XIY

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Cheapest return flight
£546
Typical prices: £925-£1,116
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Tue 4/12Sat 22/12
EDI - XIY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
£425
Typical prices: £683-£683
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Mon 17/12
EDI - XIY • 3 stops
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Cheap Flights from Edinburgh to Xi'an (EDI-XIY)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Edinburgh to Xi'an

Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
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16:15 - 05:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
29h 35m1 stop Vienna Intl
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13:55 - 22:25XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
40h 30m2 stops Shenzhen Brussels Bruxelles-National
£546Multiple Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
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08:30 - 05:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
37h 20m1 stop Bergamo Orio Al Serio
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13:55 - 22:25XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
40h 30m2 stops Shenzhen Brussels Bruxelles-National
£546Multiple Airlines
Wed, 2 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
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07:00 - 22:15EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
31h 15m2 stops London Luton Shenzhen
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09:20 - 19:30XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
42h 10m2 stops Shenzhen London Heathrow
£547Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 23 Dec
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16:15 - 05:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
29h 35m1 stop Vienna Intl
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19:20 - 16:05XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
28h 45m2 stops Chongqing Jiangbei Intl Brussels Bruxelles-National
£549Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
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07:00 - 11:35EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
44h 35m2 stops London Luton Shenzhen
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09:20 - 19:30XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
42h 10m2 stops Shenzhen London Heathrow
£550Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
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07:20 - 19:55EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
28h 35m2 stops London Stansted Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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21:00 - 21:40XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
32h 40m2 stops Xiamen Gaoqi Intl London Heathrow
£593Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Sun, 20 Dec
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16:15 - 05:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
29h 35m1 stop Vienna Intl
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09:40 - 22:10XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
44h 30m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi London Gatwick
£600Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 24 Dec
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16:15 - 05:50EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
29h 35m1 stop Vienna Intl
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20:10 - 20:10XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
56h 00m2 stops Shenzhen London Heathrow
£622Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 22 Dec
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07:20 - 23:30EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
32h 10m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Shanghai Pu Dong
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20:55 - 20:05XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
31h 10m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Manchester Belfast Intl
£624Multiple Airlines
Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 21 Dec
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14:50 - 16:55EDI  Edinburgh Turnhouse-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
18h 05m2 stops Munich Franz Josef Strauss Beijing Capital
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10:00 - 23:15XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-EDI Edinburgh Turnhouse
21h 15m2 stops Beijing Daxing Intl Frankfurt am Main
£625Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Edinburgh to Xi'an flights

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What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Edinburgh to Xi'an?

Flights via Beijing Capital (PEK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £1,115. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Edinburgh to Xi'an, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Beijing Capital (PEK) had the shortest average connection time for Edinburgh to Xi'an stopovers at 12h 40m over the past 3 months.

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Key details for Edinburgh to Xi'an flights

Cheapest flight

£425
One-way flight from Edinburgh to Xi'an

When to book flights from Edinburgh to Xi'an

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Edinburgh to Xi'an 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 Xi'an flight questions, answered

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

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Edinburgh to Xi'an?

    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.

  • Have flight prices from Edinburgh to Xi'an 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 £546 to £1,873. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Edinburgh to Xi'an looking right now?

    One-way fares from Edinburgh to Xi'an are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £501, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Edinburgh to Xi'an?

    Flights from Edinburgh to Xi'an usually depart from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang (XIY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Edinburgh to Xi'an pass through?

    Most connecting flights from Edinburgh to Xi'an pass through Beijing Capital (PEK), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Edinburgh to Xi'an?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Edinburgh to Xi'an. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £924 return on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at £1,117, a difference of £192.

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

  • What is the time difference between Edinburgh and Xi'an?

    Xi'an is 8 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 Xi'an?

    Some of the most popular sights in Xi'an are Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower and Great Mosque of Xi'an. These are among the most viewed places in Xi'an on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Edinburgh to Xi'an 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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Thursday. On this route, Monday flights average £924, about £192 less than Thursday fares (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.

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