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Flights from Guangzhou to Edinburgh

There are no direct flights from Guangzhou to Edinburgh. The easiest way is one stop via Beijing or Istanbul, about 14h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 46m
CANEDIPEK

Guangzhou to Edinburgh at a glance

Fastest journey14h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Beijing or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Guangzhou to Edinburgh

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

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CAN Beijing (PEK) EDI
Leg 1: Air China, Hainan Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines · Leg 2: Hainan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 46m
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CAN Istanbul (IST) EDI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 55m
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CAN Dubai (DXB) EDI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~17h 00m
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CAN Doha (DOH) EDI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines, Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 11m
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CAN Amsterdam (AMS) EDI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, KLM
Self-transfer likely ~15h 46m
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CAN Paris (CDG) EDI
Leg 1: China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, easyJet
Self-transfer likely ~16h 24m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
9,394 km5,834 miles
Journey time
14h 46mestimate
Time difference
-8hEdinburgh vs Guangzhou
Currency in Edinburgh
GBP
Airports
CAN → EDI

Flights from Guangzhou to Edinburgh: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Guangzhou to Edinburgh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Beijing, Istanbul and Dubai. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Guangzhou to Edinburgh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,394 km.
Where do you change planes between Guangzhou and Edinburgh?
The best connecting points are Beijing (PEK), Istanbul (IST), Dubai (DXB) and Doha (DOH). Air China flies both legs via Beijing, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Guangzhou and Edinburgh?
Guangzhou: Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport (EDI).
What is the time difference between Guangzhou and Edinburgh?
Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Guangzhou.

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