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

Flights from London to Xi'an 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 Xi'an Xianyang (XIY).

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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £516 return via Qingdao Jiaodong Intl (TAO), compared with £704 for direct.

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

• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Shenzhen (SZX) – 19% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 12% of one-stop connections

Beijing Capital (PEK) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the London to Xi'an route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Sunday is the cheapest day at £511 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £721 – a £210 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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.

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

• Earliest: departs at 21:50 and lands at 08:13
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 08:23.

The flight takes about 10h 23m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 12% above the route average of £669. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London to Xi'an takes 10h 23m, covering 5,105 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.

One-way fares from London to Xi'an are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £332, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Beijing Daxing Intl (PKX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 15h 15m, compared to 15h 29m via Beijing Capital (PEK) and 16h 52m via Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN).

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

Return flights from London to Xi'an range from £471 to £838, with an average of £669 over the past 12 months. Anything below £471 counts as a good deal.