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Only China Southern operates flights between London Gatwick Airport and Zhengzhou.

Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zhengzhou usually depart from London Gatwick (LGW) and arrive at Zhengzhou (CGO).

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

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

Two cabin classes are available on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Zhengzhou:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £543 return via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG), compared with £647 for direct.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by China Southern and Sichuan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 66% of one-stop connections
• Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 21% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 13% 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 41% on the London Gatwick Airport to Zhengzhou route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £481 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £810, a difference of £329. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 20:20 and lands at 06:47
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 07:57.

The flight takes about 10h 27m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 17% above the route average of £594. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Zhengzhou takes 10h 27m, covering 5,292 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £518 to £2,067. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Gatwick Airport to Zhengzhou are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £291, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 42m, compared to 19h 18m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) and 19h 30m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Zhengzhou 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 Zhengzhou range from £503 to £724, with an average of £594 over the past 12 months. Anything below £503 counts as a good deal.