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Thu, 20 Feb LTN - PEK
£179 £168
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Thu, 06 Mar LTN - PEK
£179 £168
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London Beijing
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Thu, 13 Mar LTN - PEK
£191 £186
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London Beijing
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Wed, 26 Mar LGW - PEK
£260 £241
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Thu, 17 Apr LGW - PEK
£353 £343
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Fri, 25 Apr LGW - PEK
£356 £346
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
80% Trains in Beijing are 80% cheaper than in London.
London £2.8
Beijing £0.56
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
83% A meal in Beijing is 83% cheaper than a meal in London.
London £20
Beijing £3.36
Exchange rate
1 GBP = 9.07 CNY
1 CNY = 0.12 GBP
Last checked on 01 February 2025
Distance: 5059 miles
London airports
Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles
Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles
Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles
London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles
Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles
Beijing airports
Capital Intl Apt (PEK) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Beijing Daxing (PKX) How far from city centre: 27 miles

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Useful information to fly from London to Beijing

Thinking about cheap flights to Beijing from London? You've come to the right place! The distance between London and Beijing is approximately 5,037 miles (8,106 km). Several airlines offer flights to Beijing from London, including direct and connecting flights. You can find cheap flights from London to Beijing by using our website, where you can compare prices from different airlines and choose the best option for you.

Time difference between London and Beijing

Beijing is 8 hours ahead of London. This means that when it is 1:00 PM in London, it is 9:00 PM in Beijing. Don't forget to check for any Daylight Savings Time differences to ensure you arrive at your destination at the correct local time.

Best time to fly to Beijing

Beijing experiences distinct seasons. Spring and autumn offer pleasant weather, with average temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 22°C (72°F), making them ideal for exploring the city's historical sites and parks. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures reaching up to 30°C (86°F) or higher. Winters are cold and dry, with temperatures often dropping below freezing.

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London airports

London has six major airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Stansted and London Southend. If you are looking for cheap flights to Beijing from London, you should compare the prices from all of them to find the cheapest tickets to Beijing from London.

Airport information

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Heathrow is the busiest airport in the UK and one of the busiest in the world. Located in the London Borough of Hillingdon, Heathrow is the largest of London's airports.

Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Gatwick is the second-busiest airport by total passenger traffic in the United Kingdom, after Heathrow. Gatwick is located in West Sussex, 29.5 miles (47.5 km) south of Central London.

Stansted Airport (STN)

London Stansted Airport is an international airport located at Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex, 42 miles (68 km) northeast of Central London.

Main airlines for this route

Here are the top 3 airlines offering flights from London to Beijing:

Beijing airports

The Chinese capital is served by two international airports: Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). If you're booking flights to Beijing from London, you can find cheap flights to Beijing from London landing in either of these airports. Let's explore your options for cheap flights from London to Beijing and cheap tickets to Beijing from London.

Airport information

Here's some useful information about the main passenger airports in Beijing:

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is located 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Beijing's city centre.

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What to do and see in Beijing

Planning a trip from London to Beijing? With cheap flights from London to Beijing, you can experience the captivating blend of ancient history and modern dynamism that this city offers. Once your flights to Beijing from London land, get ready to immerse yourself in a world of wonders.

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Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Beijing

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Beijing?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions China may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How can I find cheap flights from London to Beijing at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Beijing is 168£. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Beijing expensive to visit compared to London?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Beijing costs an average of 1.46 GBP, 68% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.50 GBP, while train tickets costs 80% less in Beijing: 0.56 GBP against 2.80 GBP in London. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 3.36 GBP in Beijing, 83% less than the 20.00 GBP in London. The price of the coffee is around 25% cheaper in Beijing, with an average of 2.81 GBP, while in London the coffee costs 3.73 GBP.
When is the best time to book a flight from London to Beijing?
The most popular months to book a trip from London to Beijing are July, June and May, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from London to Beijing?
The best time of the year to go to Beijing when flying from London depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, July is the top 1º month to fly to Beijing from London in terms of searches from our customer, followed by April and December. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, February, November and January are the months with less volume of searchs for the route London - Beijing.
How long does the flight take to go from London to Beijing?
The total flight time between London and Beijing is of around 16:08 hours on average, considering an average distance of 12,243 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Beijing compared to London?
While in London the temperatures can reach an average of 29.01 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Beijing's temperatures can go up to 37.12 ºC during the hot season, with 12.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -15.9 ºC in Beijing, compared to the -3.09 ºC average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Beijing have an average of 1.4 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between London and Beijing?
The main airport route flying between London and Beijing is: Heathrow (LHR) to Beijing Daxing (PKX). This route is covered by the following airline(s): China Southern Airlines. British Airways. Alternatively, you can find London - Beijing flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Capital Intl Apt (PEK) with the following airline(s) flying the route: Air China. Hainan Airlines. null.
Airlines with indirect flights from London to Beijing are:
China Southern Airlines, stopping in Amsterdam for 95 minutes minimum.
  • Scandinavian Airlines, with 65 minutes scale in Copenhagen.
  • Lufthansa, with 65 minutes scale in Frankfurt.
Flight Duration 16 h and 8 m Flights between London and Beijing take, on average, 16 h and 8 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors
Cheapest flight £168 Cheapest price for a flight between London and Beijing found by our customers in the last 72 hours
Departing Airport Luton International The airport Luton International is the departure airport operating flights between London and Beijing
Arriving Airport Capital Intl Apt Flights departing London with Beijing as destination arrive at Capital Intl Apt

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