Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from London to Xi'an, China Southern or Air China?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Xi'an are China Southern and Air China. With an average price for the route of £503 and an overall rating of 7.5, China Southern is the most popular choice. Air China is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £712 and an overall rating of 7.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from London to Xi'an take?

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Direct flights take on average 10h 20m to travel the 5,105 miles between London and Xi'an.

Question 3

How many flights are there between London and Xi'an per day?

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There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from London and lands in Xi'an, with an average flight time of 10h 25m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 1 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from London to Xi'an?

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In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Xi'an was £268 for a one-way ticket and £441 for a return.

Question 5

Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

London is served by 2 major airports and there is only 1 main airport in Xi'an. You will leave London from one of these airports: London Gatwick or London Heathrow. You will be arriving at Xi'an Xianyang.

Question 6

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Xi'an?

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Early birds can take the earliest flight from London at 21:50 and will be landing in Xi'an at 16:15.

Question 7

What’s the latest departure time from London to Xi'an?

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If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London to Xi'an jets off at 21:50 and lands at 16:15.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between London and Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 airlines that fly direct from London to Xi'an. They are Hainan Airlines and Tianjin Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Tianjin Airlines, with the best return deal found costing £400. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Hainan Airlines.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Xi'an flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between London and Xi'an.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from London to Xi'an on on Friday, and Sunday.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from London to Xi'an is January, where tickets cost £412 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £928 and £850 respectively.

Question 14

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Xi'an?

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 Xi'an.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Xi'an?

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 Xi'an with an airline and back to London with another airline.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Xiamen (XMN) offer the most affordable fares, with an average price of £456 for a return.

Question 19

What is the most popular stopover airport when flying from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

Beijing (PEK) is the top choice – 31% of KAYAK users who clicked on one-stop flights from London to Xi'an picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 20

Which stopover airport has the quickest connection when flying from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Guangzhou (CAN) often has the shortest stopovers from London to Xi'an, with an average time of 1h 38m.

Question 21

Which stopover airport offers the shortest total travel time from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Beijing (PKX) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 14h 20m.

Question 22

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London and Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are 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 23

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from London to Xi'an were found on Shenzhen Airlines (£441) and China Southern (£504).

Question 24

What is the cheapest London to Xi'an flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from London to Xi'an costs £406 on the route between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Xi'an (XIY). It is also the most popular route.

Question 25

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Xi'an, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Question 26

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £456, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 27

What are the most popular airlines flying to Xi'an?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Xi'an is Tianjin Airlines, followed by Hainan Airlines and China Southern.

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