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Among airlines operating London Gatwick Airport to Beijing flights:

• Air China: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Air China operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Beijing.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and may arrive at several airports in Beijing area, including Beijing Capital (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX).

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

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

Four cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £484 return via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN), compared with £718 for direct.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Ashgabat (ASB) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 4% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 3% of one-stop connections

Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 6% on the London Gatwick Airport to Beijing route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £662 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £701, a difference of £39. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London Gatwick Airport to Beijing route, 6% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 25 minutes.

Some of the most popular sights in Beijing are Wangfujing Street, Forbidden City, and Sanlitun Bar Street. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 21:42
• Latest: departs at 20:50 and lands at 06:57.

The flight takes about 10h 07m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 4% above the route average of £667. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing takes 10h 07m, covering 5,073 miles.

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.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £287, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Air China is the only airline operating London Gatwick Airport to Beijing flights. 94% of its flights are on time.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 52m, compared to 14h 55m via Ashgabat (ASB) and 16h 11m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

Beijing is 7 hours ahead of London Gatwick Airport (China Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing range from £558 to £811, with an average of £667 over the past 12 months. Anything below £558 counts as a good deal.