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

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 21:35
• Latest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 21:35.

The flight takes about 10h.

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.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing takes 10h, 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.

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing range from £590 to £836, with an average of £700 over the past 12 months. Anything below £590 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 8% above the £700 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £492 return via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN), compared with £750 for direct.

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

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £311, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

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).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 three months, with delays averaging 2h 35m.

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
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 11% on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £678 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £755, a difference of £77.

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

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

Flying via Dublin (DUB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 52m, compared to 15h via Ashgabat (ASB) and 16h 18m via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Beijing are Forbidden City, National Aquatics Center, and The Antiquarium of the Palace Museum. These are among the most viewed places in Beijing on KAYAK.

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.

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

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