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Cheapest time to fly from Beijing to London

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration18 h and 20 mFlights between Beijing and London take, on average, 18 h and 20 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£243Cheapest price for a flight between Beijing and London found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsBeijing Capital International AirportFor flights from Beijing to London

Destination airportsGatwick Airport, Heathrow Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportWhen travelling from Beijing to London

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Beijing to London

Airlines flying this routeAir China, China Southern AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between Beijing to London

One-way average Price£525The average price for a flight Beijing - London at Opodo is £525, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookAprilAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to London when departing from Beijing

Airlines that fly from Beijing to London

Scandinavian Airlines

131£

China Southern Airlines

189£

Distance: 5,059 mi

Beijing airports

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London airports

Gatwick Airport (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 mi

Heathrow Airport (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 mi

London Luton Airport (LTN)How far from city centre: 28 mi

London Stansted Airport (STN)How far from city centre: 30 mi

London City Airport (LCY)How far from city centre: 8 mi

Book your Beijing to London flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Beijing to London (United Kingdom) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £243, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Beijing to London takes roughly 16 h and 25 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Beijing–London route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Arrival airport: Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Tips for cheaper flights from Beijing to London

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Beijing to London:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in London. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Beijing to London

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Beijing to London?

When you fly from Beijing to London the average price is £525. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Beijing to London at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Beijing to London is 243 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Beijing to London?

The most popular months to book a flight from Beijing to London are January, February and December, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Beijing to London?

The best time of the year to go to London when flying from Beijing depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, August is the top 1º month to fly to London from Beijing in terms of searches from our customer, followed by September and April. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, May, February and November are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Beijing - London.

How long does the flight take to go from Beijing to London?

The total flight time between Beijing and London is of around 18 h and 20 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,058.62 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Beijing and London?

The main airport route flying between Beijing and London is: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Gatwick Airport(LGW). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Beijing to London?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Beijing to London are:

China Southern Airlines.
Air China.

Etihad Airways

Saudi Arabian Airlines
Emirates

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