Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Beijing, Hainan Airlines or KLM?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Beijing are Hainan Airlines and KLM. With an average price for the route of £459 and an overall rating of 8.4, Hainan Airlines is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £657 and an overall rating of 7.8.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Beijing take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights cover the 5,055 miles separating London to Beijing in about 9h 35m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London and Beijing per day?

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Each day, there are 5 direct flights that take off from London and land in Beijing, with an average flight time of 10h 06m. The most common departure time is 20:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 35 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (5).

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Beijing was £277 for a one-way ticket and £464 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Beijing?

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If you are looking for a flight deal from London to Beijing, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Beijing, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

Question 6

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

London has 3 major airports: London City, London Gatwick, and London Heathrow. Beijing is served by 2 airports: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing Intl. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from London Gatwick Airport and land at Beijing Capital Airport.

Question 7

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Beijing?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 12:35 and will be landing in Beijing at 05:45.

Question 8

What’s the latest departure time from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Beijing jets off at 22:40 and lands at 15:40.

Question 9

Which airlines fly direct between London and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London to Beijing. They are Air China and China Southern. The cheapest airline for this route is China Southern, with the best return deal found costing £449. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at China Southern.

Question 10

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Only Asiana Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Beijing flight route.

Question 11

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 777-300ER is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Beijing flight route.

Question 12

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Beijing, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

Question 13

On which days can I fly direct from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from London to Beijing on a daily basis.

Question 14

Is there public transport available to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

It is easy to access London Heathrow Airport from all over the UK by public and private transport. The most stress-free and quickest transfer option from central London to Heathrow is the Heathrow Express, a dedicated airport train. The train runs between Paddington Station and Heathrow every 15min, and the journey to and from Heathrow to London takes around 15min.

Question 15

Which airlines offer non-stop flights between London Heathrow and Beijing Capital Airport?

Accepted Answer

Air China is the only airline that operates direct flights to Beijing Capital Airport from London Heathrow. Other airlines that offer flights to Beijing Capital Airport from Heathrow include XiamenAir, Lufthansa, and Shandon, but you will likely have to pass through other cities.

Question 16

Are there luggage services available at Beijing Capital International Airport?

Accepted Answer

Beijing Capital International Airport has a Left Luggage service at all of its three main terminals. The service is open 24h and prices depend on the size of luggage and storage duration. For example, it costs ¥20 (around £2.20) to store an item measuring less than 65 cm in width, height, and length.

Question 17

Are there public transport options to get from Beijing Capital Airport to the city centre?

Accepted Answer

Train, bus, and taxis are the three main transfer options from Beijing Capital Airport to central Beijing and its neighbouring cities. The most affordable and quickest transfer option to a hotel in the city centre is taking the Airport Express line, which takes around 6min to cover almost 20 miles from the airport and city centre. Beijing Airport Shuttle buses leave the airport every 30min and take about an hour to get to central Beijing.

Question 18

Are there rest zones at Beijing Capital Airport?

Accepted Answer

You will probably want to take a rest after flying for over 10h from London to Beijing. Beijing Capital Airport offers rest zones in all terminals. Shared rest rooms without a bathroom cost around ¥300 (£33.58). GoSleep Pods, with storage under the seat and noise insulation, are also available at all terminals.

Question 19

Are there any left-luggage facilities available at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)?

Accepted Answer

At Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), you can find luggage storage lockers for securely storing your bags. The approximate pricing varies based on the locker size, with small lockers starting at ¥20 (£2.30), medium lockers at ¥30 (£3.45), large lockers at ¥40 (£4.60), and extra-large lockers at ¥60 (£6.90).

Question 20

Which flights can reduce my carbon footprint when flying from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Check out flights with KLM from either London Heathrow Airport (LHR) or London City Airport (LCY) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) for flights that will help reduce your carbon emissions by an impressive 62%. Both of these flights include a stopover at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS).

Question 21

Which are the most cost-effective car parks at London Gatwick Airport (LGW)?

Accepted Answer

For the best parking rates at London Gatwick Airport check out the long-stay car park (North & South Terminals). It offers a price of approximately £115 for a 7-day stay. This car park is conveniently located within a 7-12 minute distance from the terminal building, accessible via a complimentary shuttle bus service.

Question 22

Do I need a visa to fly from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, all UK citizens must apply for a travel visa in order to travel from London to Beijing. You must make your application in person at the Chinese Visa Application Centre in London.

Question 23

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Beijing is January, where tickets cost £504 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £806 and £783 respectively.

Question 24

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Beijing?

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 London to Beijing.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 26

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Beijing?

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 to Beijing with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 27

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

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 to Beijing from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 28

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Haikou (HAK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £428 for a return.

Question 29

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the top choice – 23% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London to Beijing picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 30

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Paris (CDG) often has the shortest stopovers from London to Beijing, with an average time of 1h 34m.

Question 31

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Ashgabat (ASB) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 12h 31m.

Question 32

How often are flights from London to Beijing delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between London and Beijing historically see delays in approximately 8% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 121 minutes.

Question 33

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Beijing flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, China Southern have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 4% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 34

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Wednesday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 35

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Beijing flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 36

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 37

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Beijing were found on Hainan Airlines (£464) and Etihad Airways (£470).

Question 38

What is the cheapest London to Beijing flight route?

Accepted Answer

The absolute cheapest return flight from London to Beijing costs £327 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Beijing Daxing Intl Airport (PKX). However, over the past month, flights between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) were, on average, 5% cheaper than other London-Beijing routes. The most popular route is between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Beijing Capital Airport (PEK).

Question 39

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Beijing, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Question 40

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £641 on average.

Question 41

How much is a return flight from London to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Beijing from London usually cost between £544 and £730 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £463 on XiamenAir (27 Sept–22 Oct).

Question 42

What are the most popular airlines flying to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Beijing is Air China, followed by China Southern and Hainan Airlines.

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