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Cheapest return flight
£408
Typical prices: £482-£844
Tianjin Airlines
Thu 1/11Tue 6/11
LHR - XIY • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£257
Typical prices: £314-£486
Tianjin Airlines
Thu 1/11
LHR - XIY • Direct
Direct flights
2 days a week
You can fly direct with Tianjin Airlines. Average duration is 10h 25m
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 43% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
January
Cheapest • 40% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Shenzhen (SZX)
Cheapest • Avg £515 (return)
Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX)
Shortest trip • 15h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Heathrow to Xi'an (LHR-XIY)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Heathrow to Xi'an

Sun, 1 Nov - Fri, 6 Nov
Tianjin Airlines Logo
21:50 - 16:15LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
10h 25mdirect
Tianjin Airlines Logo
16:05 - 19:40XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
11h 35mdirect
£408Tianjin Airlines
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 17:50LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
16h 35m1 stop Wuhan
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 18:35XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
17h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£422China Southern
Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
Tianjin Airlines Logo
21:50 - 16:15LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
10h 25mdirect
Tianjin Airlines Logo
16:05 - 19:40XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
11h 35mdirect
£424Tianjin Airlines
Sun, 22 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
China Southern Logo
17:15 - 17:50LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
16h 35m1 stop Wuhan
China Southern Logo
09:00 - 18:35XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
17h 35m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun
£424China Southern
Mon, 30 Nov - Mon, 7 Dec
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 23:15LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
18h 05m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
20:10 - 20:30XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
32h 20m1 stop Shenzhen
£443Shenzhen Airlines
Sun, 15 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
21:10 - 16:50LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
35h 40m1 stop Shenzhen
Shenzhen Airlines Logo
13:00 - 19:10XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
38h 10m1 stop Shenzhen
£445Shenzhen Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 12:30LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
31h 30m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl
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16:55 - 18:15XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
33h 20m3 stops Guiyang Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
£932Hainan Airlines
Fri, 22 Jan - Sun, 14 Feb
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:00 - 12:30LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
31h 30m2 stops Changsha Huanghua Intl Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
16:55 - 18:15XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
33h 20m3 stops Guiyang Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
£967Hainan Airlines
Fri, 26 Mar - Sun, 11 Apr
Air China Logo
20:25 - 19:35LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
15h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
11:00 - 20:25XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
16h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
£1,127Air China
Thu, 25 Mar - Sat, 10 Apr
Air China Logo
17:45 - 16:55LHR  London Heathrow-XIY Xi'an Xianyang
15h 10m1 stop Beijing Capital
Air China Logo
11:00 - 20:25XIY  Xi'an Xianyang-LHR London Heathrow
16h 25m1 stop Beijing Capital
£1,361Air China
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an typically range from £482 to £844. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £408 on Tianjin Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an. It’s 28% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 11% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an at £413 return.
•December (£884) and July (£855) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 114% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an the cheapest?

Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 43% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

£257
Beat the crowds with an average 53% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 67% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an

When to book flights from Heathrow to Xi'an

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Xi'an based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an:

    • Earliest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 08:15
    • Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 08:25.

    The flight takes about 10h 25m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an takes 10h 25m, covering 5,118 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an flight?

    Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an range from £482 to £844, with an average of £685 over the past 12 months. Anything below £482 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the £685 route average. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £515 return via Shenzhen (SZX), compared with £714 for direct.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    The Airbus A330-200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Tianjin Airlines and Hainan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

  • How are flight prices from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an looking right now?

    One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £318, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an usually depart from London Heathrow (LHR) and arrive at Xi'an Xianyang (XIY).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an pass through?

    One-stop flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an most commonly connect through:

    • Beijing Capital (PEK) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Shenzhen (SZX) – 24% of one-stop connections
    • Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO) – 16% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £494 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £761, a difference of £267.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    Only Tianjin Airlines operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Xi'an.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

    Flying via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 18m, compared to 15h 27m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 19h 08m via Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG).

  • What is the time difference between London Heathrow Airport and Xi'an?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Xi'an?

    Some of the most popular sights in Xi'an are Xi'an Bell Tower and Drum Tower and Great Mosque of Xi'an. These are among the most viewed places in Xi'an on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an flights?

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

    • Tianjin Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Hainan 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.

Your guide to booking London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average £494, about £267 less than Saturday fares (35% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 43% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an trip for January. Fares historically average £413 return in that month – typically £471 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Shenzhen Airport (SZX) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £515 return on this route – about £199 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Xi'an Xianyang Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

London Heathrow to Xi'an Xianyang

Friday

Tianjin Airlines

Tianjin Airlines

Sunday

Tianjin Airlines

Tianjin Airlines

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Direct returns

Xi'an Xianyang to London Heathrow

Friday

Tianjin Airlines

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Sunday

Tianjin Airlines

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