Q: What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Saturday when return tickets can be as cheap as £176. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £371 on average.

Q: What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally at night , when round-trip flights cost £635 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £635.

Question 1

Which airport should I fly to if I want to visit the Great Wall of China?

Accepted Answer

The closest major airport to the Great Wall of China is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). ﻿From the airport, you can reach the Great Wall in around 1 h 30 min by car. You can also get there by bus in around 2 h 30 min. This will usually require you to head into Beijing before transferring to a tourist bus at Dongzhimen Wai Bus Station.

Question 2

Do I need a visa to visit China?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you will need a visa to enter China. You'll need to present your passport, itinerary and financial documents in order to apply. A tourist visa generally allows you to stay for up to 30 days. You can also apply for shorter transit visas that allow you to stay for seven days.

Question 3

How can I get to the city centre from Beijing Capital International Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is an express train from Beijing's airport to the city centre﻿. It departs from Terminals 2 and 3, and reaches Dongzhimen in around 6 minutes. From here, you can transfer to a train on Line 2 and get off at Qianmen, which will put you right in the heart of Beijing, within walking distance of the Forbidden City.

Question 4

Which airport in Shanghai should I fly to?

Accepted Answer

If you take a flight that connects through another city in China, you may be able to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) instead of Shangai Pudong﻿ Airport (PVG). Hongqiao Airport is closer to the city centre, so it can be a more convenient option.

Question 5

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from India to China?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from India to China. <a href='/flight-routes/India-IN0/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from India to China?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from India to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/India-IN0/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from India to China?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from India to China with an airline and back with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/India-IN0/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 8

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from India to China?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from India to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/India-IN0/China-CN0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 9

What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

Accepted Answer

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Saturday when return tickets can be as cheap as £176. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £371 on average.

Question 10

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £635 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £635.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from India to China?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from India to China is August, when tickets cost £247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £401 and £383 respectively.

Question 12

How far in advance should I book a flight from India to China?

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from India to China, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Question 13

How long is the flight to China?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from India to China takes 16h 33m, covering a distance of 2602 miles. The shortest route is Chennai (MAA) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) with an average flight time of 11h 50m.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from India to China?

The cheapest month for flights from India to China is August, when tickets cost £247 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £401 and £383 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from India to China?

To get a below-average price on the flight from India to China, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

How long is the flight to China?

An average direct flight from India to China takes 16h 33m, covering a distance of 2602 miles. The shortest route is Chennai (MAA) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) with an average flight time of 11h 50m.

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Which airport should I fly to if I want to visit the Great Wall of China?

Do I need a visa to visit China?

Yes, you will need a visa to enter China. You'll need to present your passport, itinerary and financial documents in order to apply. A tourist visa generally allows you to stay for up to 30 days. You can also apply for shorter transit visas that allow you to stay for seven days.

How can I get to the city centre from Beijing Capital International Airport?

Which airport in Shanghai should I fly to?

If you take a flight that connects through another city in China, you may be able to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) instead of Shangai Pudong﻿ Airport (PVG). Hongqiao Airport is closer to the city centre, so it can be a more convenient option.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from India to China?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from India to China.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from India to China?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from India to China is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from India to China?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from India to China with an airline and back with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from India to China?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from India to China up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

What is the cheapest day to fly to China?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to China is Saturday when return tickets can be as cheap as £176. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are £371 on average.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to China?

The cheapest time of day to fly to China is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost £635 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to China is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £635.

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If you take a flight that connects through another city in China, you may be able to arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao Airport (SHA) instead of Shangai Pudong Airport (PVG). Hongqiao Airport is closer to the city centre, so it can be a more convenient option.