Travelling from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI): what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI). Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) are Chengdu's main airports.
Edinburgh is 8 hours behind Chengdu. Edinburgh Airport is located in Edinburgh, which operates on the UTC+0 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Chengdu to EDI, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Chengdu
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
TFU is about 72 kilometres from central Chengdu. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour and 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Tianfu International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU)
Break up your flight from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some top stopovers between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport and EDI include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
CTU is about 21 kilometres from central Chengdu. It takes 31 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Chengdu to EDI? Unwind in a hotel near Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
About Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near EDI instead:
Getting from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to central Edinburgh
From Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 31 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
For a one-way ticket from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport, $535 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight starting from $1,646. These are currently the lowest fares but may change depending on availability.
To score flight tickets from Chengdu to EDI, book in advance. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare the prices of tickets from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily choose a flight within your budget.
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The best time to fly from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
June is the busiest month for flights from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Edinburgh in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Edinburgh is July, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC and 20ºC. Book your flights from Chengdu to EDI in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this city promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport.
More about Edinburgh
Start your Edinburgh trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Edinburgh Castle and Arthur's Seat are just two of the leading attractions to put on your Edinburgh must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at National Museum of Scotland.
Complete your Edinburgh trip with a car rental
Grab the keys to one of our car rentals in Edinburgh and see the city at your own pace. Easily compare rates from trusted providers in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Chengdu to Edinburgh Airport.
