Travelling from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): What you need to know
Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh. The city is in the UTC+0 timezone and is eight hours behind Chengdu.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chengdu to EDI, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during peak periods in general.
Airports in Chengdu
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
Travelling from central Chengdu to TFU takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 48 kilometres in 50 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by picking one of these stays near Chengdu Tianfu International Airport:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport scores top marks for its on-time performance. 87% of flights that take off from TFU arrive at their destination without delay.
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Consider adding a stopover to your journey at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). It's a key transfer point for flights from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) departing Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Chengdu to CTU in about 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 16 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Chengdu to EDI flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport:
Most flights that leave Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport make it to their destination as expected. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 90%.
CTU is located at Airport Expressway Entrance.
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Edinburgh Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Green Motion, Drivalia or Hertz and venture far and wide through Edinburgh and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport flight.
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
Edinburgh Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Edinburgh. How long it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport is $605. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,458. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Chengdu to EDI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Think about your travel style when deciding when to fly. January is the quietest month to go to Edinburgh. October is when most people book flights from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Before locking in your Chengdu to EDI plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Edinburgh, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 20ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport, explore our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of awesome things to do in Edinburgh when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick off your exploring at Royal Mile followed by Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Edinburgh has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of the United Kingdom waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres south of Edinburgh, a trip to Manchester will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Manchester United Museum & Stadium Tour, The Homes of Football and Chinatown.
Preston is another must-experience destination in the United Kingdom and is around 241 kilometres south of Edinburgh. No journey is complete without seeing Brockholes, Avenham and Miller Parks and Japanese Garden.
