Question 1

Which airlines fly from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

2 airlines operate flights between Beijing and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air China
• China Southern

Question 2

Which airports can I use when flying from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights from Beijing to London may depart from several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX), with arrivals available at airports in London such as London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

Question 3

Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Beijing to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air China: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• China Southern: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Sichuan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Question 4

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Beijing to London:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

Question 5

How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £487 return via Hong Kong Intl (HKG), compared with £780 for direct.

Question 6

Which airports do connecting flights from Beijing to London pass through?

Accepted Answer

One-stop flights from Beijing to London most commonly connect through:

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Riyadh King Khaled Intl (RUH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 13% of one-stop connections

Question 7

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 35% on flights from Beijing to London. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £622 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £949, a difference of £327.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Question 8

At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Beijing to London route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 51m.

Question 9

How are flight departures from Beijing to London spread across the day?

Accepted Answer

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Beijing to London flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Question 10

What popular places can I visit in London?

Accepted Answer

Some of the most popular sights in London are Hyde Park, Tower Bridge, and Royal Albert Hall. These are among the most viewed places in London on KAYAK.

Question 11

What are the earliest and latest flights from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Beijing to London:

• Earliest: departs at 02:30 and lands at 13:50
• Latest: departs at 15:15 and lands at 02:35.

The flight takes about 11h 20m.

Question 12

How long is a flight from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

A direct flight from Beijing to London takes 11h 20m, covering 5,055 miles.

Question 13

Do I need a passport to fly from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Question 14

How are flight prices from Beijing to London looking right now?

Accepted Answer

One-way fares from Beijing to London are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £214, which is 44% below the typical average for this route.

Question 15

What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

Question 16

How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 45m, compared to 14h 59m via Ashgabat (ASB) and 15h 09m via Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI).

Question 17

What is the time difference between Beijing and London?

Accepted Answer

London is 8 hours behind Beijing (British Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Question 18

What car hire options are available in London?

Accepted Answer

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• U-Save

Question 19

How much should I expect to pay for a Beijing to London flight?

Accepted Answer

Return flights from Beijing to London range from £619 to £962, with an average of £728 over the past 12 months. Anything below £619 counts as a good deal.

Question 20

What is the cheapest Beijing to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to London Stansted Airport (STN) is the cheapest Beijing to London route, averaging £534 return. Other Beijing to London routes average £762, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

Question 21

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Beijing to London. It’s 15% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 30% higher.

Question 22

What is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Beijing to London at £555 return.
•April (£1,146) and September (£962) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 106% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Question 23

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Air China (£635) offered the cheapest return ticket from Beijing to London in the last 5 days.

Question 24

Which airline offers the most direct flights between Beijing and London?

Accepted Answer

Air China and China Southern offer the most frequent direct flights from Beijing to London at 18 and 7 flights per week, respectively. Based on KAYAK flight data over the last 3 months.

Question 25

How often are flights from Beijing to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Over the last three months, Beijing to London flights were delayed 16% of the time. Delayed flights averaged 1h 51m behind schedule.

Question 26

What’s the most punctual time of day to fly from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Night flights have the fewest delays. Afternoon departures experience delays most often.

Question 27

Which day of the week has the fewest delays on Beijing to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday has the fewest flight delays on the Beijing to London route, with only 13% of flights delayed. Sunday has the most delays at 20%.

Question 28

Which airline is the most punctual on Beijing to London flights?

Accepted Answer

China Southern is the most punctual airline on Beijing to London flights. 94% of flights were on time in the past three months.

Question 29

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the most popular stopover for the Beijing to London route. 21% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop return journeys over the past 3 months connected via AUH.

Question 30

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of £487. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 31

Which route with a stopover is the fastest from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Dublin (DUB) offers the shortest 1-stop connection from Beijing to London at 13h 45m one-way, 2h 25m longer than the 11h 20m direct flight. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

Question 32

When flying from Beijing to London, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Accepted Answer

Dublin (DUB) had the shortest average connection time for Beijing to London stopovers at 7h 30m over the past 3 months.

Question 33

How many direct flights run daily between Beijing and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 to 4 flights per day from Beijing to London, about 25 flights per week. Monday has the most departures, with 16% of weekly flights.

Question 34

What time of day do most flights depart from Beijing to London?

Accepted Answer

Most direct flights from Beijing to London depart in the afternoon, accounting for 100% of direct departures. Around 3 flights are scheduled in that window over the next three months.

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