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

• Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 21:36
• Latest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 07:31.

The flight takes about 10h 01m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London to Beijing takes 10h 01m, covering 5,055 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 to Beijing range from £558 to £836, with an average of £673 over the past 12 months. Anything below £558 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 11% above the £673 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £474 return via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), compared with £728 for direct.

Evening is the busiest departure period on London to Beijing flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 1%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from London to Beijing are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £298, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from London to Beijing may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN), with arrivals available at airports in Beijing such as 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 to Beijing route, 8% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 13m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Changsha Huanghua Intl (CSX) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 7% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from London to Beijing. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £661 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £715, a difference of £54.

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

2 airlines operate flights between London and Beijing. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Air China
• China Southern

Flying via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 44m, compared to 14h 05m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 14h 55m via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL).

Beijing is 8 hours ahead of London (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 to Beijing flights:

• Air China: offers free seat selection
• China Southern: 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
• China Southern: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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).

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.

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.