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Cheapest time to fly from London to Hong Kong

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of August. 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 Duration24 h and 45 mFlights between London and Hong Kong take, on average, 24 h and 45 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£239Cheapest price for a flight between London and Hong Kong found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsHeathrow Airport, Gatwick Airport, London Luton Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City AirportFor flights from London to Hong Kong

Destination airportHong Kong International AirportFor the route from London to Hong Kong

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

Airlines flying this routeCathay Pacific, British AirwaysAirline(s) with flights between London to Hong Kong

One-way average Price£709The average price for a flight London - Hong Kong at Opodo is £709, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookMarchAccording to real data February is the most popular time to book a flight to Hong Kong when departing from London

Airlines that fly from London to Hong Kong

Swiss International Air Lines

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Lufthansa

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Exchange rate

1 GBP = 10.34 HKD

1 HKD = 0.1 GBP

Last checked on Thu 25/06

Distance: 5973 miles

London airports

Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 25 miles

Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 27 miles

Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 30 miles

London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 7 miles

Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 35 miles

Hong Kong airports

Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)How far from city centre: 14 miles

Flights departing from London

The two most popular airports in London are Heathrow and Gatwick. Heathrow Airport, located in the borough of Hillingdon in London, is by far the busiest airport in London, with Gatwick Airport (in West Sussex, a county in the South of England) being the second busiest. Gatwick Airport is also the ninth busiest airport in Europe. Heathrow Airport has five terminals (T1-T5) whereas Gatwick has two terminals: North and South. Ready to jet off to Hong Kong in style? You will get flights to Hong Kong from Heathrow at Terminals 3 and 5, depending on the type of airline you have chosen.

Getting to London airport

If you are taking a flight from Gatwick to Hong Kong, you have several travelling options to get to Gatwick Airport. Gatwick Airport is approximately 45km from the city centre on the south. You can use the Gatwick Express train which is located at London Victoria Station. It comes in intervals of 15 minutes and is the most convenient mode of transport. Alternatively you can take the National Express bus which you get from Victoria Coach Station. If you are pressed for time, the Gatwick Express will be more a more time-efficient choice. When travelling by taxi, be sure to be cautious by using a reputable/authorized mini-cab service.

Arriving to Hong Kong

Hong Kong offers so much diversity that you will probably be overwhelmed by all the choices at hand. You can indulge in a wide range of things when exploring Hong Kong. For the foodies, you can start by eating a hearty breakfast at Lan Fong Yuen. Feel like trying something different? Try Egg Tarts, which are available in bakeries. You can finish off your culinary adventures with a variety of desserts at Chung Kee Dessert. To get the best out of your excursion in Hong Kong, explore Mong Kok for an unforgettable experience. It has a myriad of restaurants and an all-round vibe that will leave you wanting more.

How to get to the city centre

Flights from London to Hong Kong land at Hong Kong International Airport. Located on the island of Chek Lap Kok, it is approximately 35km from the airport to Central Hong Kong. The airport has two terminals: Terminal 1 and Terminal 2. Being the fourth busiest airport in the world, you can be sure that your transport options will not be limited.

You can use the Airport Express train. It is the most efficient transport system that will get you downtown in less than 30 minutes. Alternatively, you can use a bus that you will find at the airport. You can catch one of the colour coded taxis from the Taxi Station.

Flight route information

With 40% of its land reserved for national parks, visiting Hong Kong is a great way to escape the city life.

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Hong Kong

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

When you fly from London to Hong Kong the average price is £709. 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 London to Hong Kong at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from London to Hong Kong is 239 £. 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 London to Hong Kong?

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

When is the best time to travel from London to Hong Kong?

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

How long does the flight take to go from London to Hong Kong?

The total flight time between London and Hong Kong is of around 24 h and 45 m on average, considering an average distance of 5,972.89 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 London and Hong Kong?

The main airport route flying between London and Hong Kong is: Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hong Kong International Airport(HKG). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from London to Hong Kong?

Airlines with direct flights departing from London to Hong Kong are:

British Airways.
Cathay Pacific.

Etihad Airways

Emirates
Qatar Airways

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