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Cheapest return flight
£454
Typical prices: £572-£846
Hainan Airlines
Sat 10/3Sun 18/3
LHR - PEK • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£516
Typical prices: £646-£897
Air China
Wed 28/11Wed 5/12
LHR - PEK • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air China. Average duration is 10h 01m
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Top routes
Cheapest • 23% average savings
Most popular
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 91% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 21 weeks in advance save around 22% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 26% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £474 (return)
Shortest trip • 13h 32m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from London to Capital (LON-PEK)

 
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Recent return flight deals from London to Capital

Wed, 10 Mar - Thu, 18 Mar
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:05 - 22:45LHR  London Heathrow-PEK Beijing Capital
17h 40m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:00 - 17:45PEK  Beijing Capital-LHR London Heathrow
30h 45m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
£454Hainan Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 20:55LHR  London Heathrow-PEK Beijing Capital
15h 55m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 19:00PEK  Beijing Capital-LHR London Heathrow
18h 45m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
£454Multiple Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:50 - 20:50LHR  London Heathrow-PEK Beijing Capital
15h 00m1 stop Xi'an Xianyang
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:15 - 19:00PEK  Beijing Capital-LHR London Heathrow
18h 45m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl
£455Multiple Airlines
Wed, 11 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Hainan Airlines Logo
21:05 - 22:45LHR  London Heathrow-PEK Beijing Capital
17h 40m1 stop Haikou Meilan Intl
Hainan Airlines Logo
19:00 - 17:45PEK  Beijing Capital-LHR London Heathrow
30h 45m2 stops Haikou Meilan Intl Changsha Huanghua Intl
£456Hainan Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Turkmenistan Airlines Logo
15:10 - 12:20LGW  London Gatwick-PEK Beijing Capital
13h 10m1 stop Ashgabat
Turkmenistan Airlines Logo
06:35 - 13:40PEK  Beijing Capital-LGW London Gatwick
15h 05m1 stop Ashgabat
£476Turkmenistan Airlines
Sat, 21 Nov - Sat, 28 Nov
Turkmenistan Airlines Logo
15:10 - 12:20LGW  London Gatwick-PEK Beijing Capital
13h 10m1 stop Ashgabat
Turkmenistan Airlines Logo
06:35 - 13:40PEK  Beijing Capital-LGW London Gatwick
15h 05m1 stop Ashgabat
£480Turkmenistan Airlines
Sat, 28 Nov - Sat, 5 Dec
Air China Logo
10:40 - 11:40LGW  London Gatwick-PEK Beijing Capital
17h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
Air China Logo
20:55 - 07:10PEK  Beijing Capital-LGW London Gatwick
18h 15m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong
£486Air China
Wed, 11 Nov - Sun, 22 Nov
Air China Logo
11:35 - 05:35LGW  London Gatwick-PEK Beijing Capital
10h 00mdirect
Air China Logo
17:30 - 07:10PEK  Beijing Capital-LGW London Gatwick
21h 40m1 stop Shanghai Hongqiao Intl
£504Air China
Sun, 3 Jan - Thu, 21 Jan
Lufthansa Logo
08:45 - 05:00LHR  London Heathrow-PEK Beijing Capital
12h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
Lufthansa Logo
02:55 - 10:25PEK  Beijing Capital-LHR London Heathrow
15h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£578Lufthansa
Mon, 15 Mar - Tue, 23 Mar
Lufthansa Logo
11:10 - 12:25LHR  London Heathrow-PEK Beijing Capital
17h 15m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
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14:05 - 21:00PEK  Beijing Capital-LHR London Heathrow
14h 55m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£578Lufthansa
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Price, demand, and travel trends for London to Beijing Capital Airport 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 to Beijing Capital Airport?

Return flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport typically range from £572 to £846. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £454 on Hainan Airlines.

What is the cheapest London to Beijing Capital Airport flight route?

London Stansted Airport (STN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is the cheapest London to Beijing Capital Airport route, averaging £582 return. Other London to Beijing Capital Airport routes average £803, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Monday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Beijing Capital Airport. It's 3% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

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

•January is the cheapest month to fly from London to Beijing Capital Airport at £515 return.
•July (£811) and December (£803) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 57% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport the cheapest?

Flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport are cheapest 21 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 22% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for London to Beijing Capital Airport flights

Low season

December

Cheapest flight

£279
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 40% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight from London Stansted Airport to Beijing Capital Airport

When to book flights from London to Capital

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Capital based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your London to Beijing Capital Airport 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 to Beijing Capital Airport?

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

    • Earliest: departs at 11:35 and lands at 21:36
    • Latest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 06:26.

    The flight takes about 10h 01m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

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

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

    Prices vary by airline.

  • How long is a flight from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

    A direct flight from London to Beijing Capital Airport takes 10h 01m, covering 5,051 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

    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 to Beijing Capital Airport flight?

    Return flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport range from £572 to £846, with an average of £693 over the past 12 months. Anything below £572 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute London to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 12% above the £693 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £474 return via Xi'an Xianyang (XIY), compared with £761 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Air China is the only airline operating London to Beijing Capital Airport flights. 91% of its flights are on time.

  • How are flight departures from London to Beijing Capital Airport spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on London to Beijing Capital Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from London to Beijing Capital Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from London to Beijing Capital Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £341, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport 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). Flights usually arrive at Beijing Capital (PEK).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

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

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

    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 Capital Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 46m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport pass through?

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

    • Changsha Huanghua Intl (CSX) – 20% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 12% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 10% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) – 10% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London to Beijing Capital Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £673 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £732, a difference of £59.

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

  • Which airlines fly from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

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

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

    Flying via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 32m, compared to 13h 44m via Stockholm Arlanda (ARN) and 14h 55m via Oslo Gardermoen (OSL).

  • What is the time difference between London and Beijing Capital Airport?

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

  • What popular places can I visit in Beijing Capital Airport?

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

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on London to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating London to Beijing Capital Airport flights:

    • Air China: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on London to Beijing Capital Airport flights?

    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.

Your guide to booking London to Beijing Capital Airport 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 Monday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Monday flights average £673, about £59 less than Saturday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 21 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 22% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your London to Beijing Capital Airport trip for January. Fares historically average £515 return in that month – typically £296 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Xi'an Xianyang Airport (XIY) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £474 return on this route – about £288 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Beijing Capital Airport.

    • Ramada by Wyndham Beijing Airport
    • Capital Airport International Hotel
    • ibis Styles Beijing Capital Airport

Prefer to fly direct from London to Beijing Capital Airport?

 
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Direct departures

London to Beijing Capital

Monday

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Tuesday

Air China

Air China

Wednesday

Air China

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Thursday

Air China

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Friday

Air China

Air China

Saturday

Air China

Air China

Sunday

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Direct returns

Beijing Capital to London

Monday

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Tuesday

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Air China

Wednesday

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Thursday

Air China

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Friday

Air China

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Saturday

Air China

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Sunday

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