Cheap flights from London to Beijing from £281

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Beijing (average of £534). Flying from London to Beijing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £917). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

• What airports serve London to Beijing?

  Several airports offer flights to Beijing from London but the majority of options depart from Heathrow Airport (LHR), with a smaller number of flights departing through other London airports. London's Heathrow Airport is the second busiest airport in the world with respect to passenger traffic and the busiest of London's six airports by a considerable margin. Trains run regularly between Heathrow and Paddington Station and the £25 trip takes just 15min. Taxis between the downtown area and Heathrow typically cost £135. The city is also accessible via the Underground and the stop for the airport is conveniently located on the Piccadilly Line.

• Which airlines fly directly from London to Beijing?

  There are currently no direct flights from London to Beijing but several airlines offer flights with only a single stopover. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and China Southern offer regular flights via Amsterdam and Air France offers flights with a single stop in Paris. Most stopovers on these routes are 2-4h long. Most other airlines offer routes involving two, or occasionally three stops with several flights served by Lufthansa, Air China, XiamenAir, Lot, and Air Serbia, frequently in multi-airline combinations. These less direct flights are generally cheaper than more direct options.

• What are the stopover options between London and Beijing?

  There are numerous stopover options for passengers flying between London and Beijing. There are currently no direct flights between London and China and the most direct routes involve a stopover in Amsterdam or Paris. Many lower-priced options involve three stops and a total travelling time of around 30h, although the durations can vary and some journeys may be shorter, or longer, than that. For example, on Tuesdays Lufthansa flies to Frankfurt Main with a transfer of less than 1h before continuing to Amsterdam. Travellers must then stop over in Amsterdam for just under 15h before boarding a XiamenAir flight to Xiamen, with a brief transit of just under 4h before continuing to Beijing. The total travelling time for this flight comes out at just under 30h. In contrast, one of the most direct options is the China Southern/KLM flight offered on Fridays, which has a single transfer in Amsterdam. Although this is a much more direct option, the stopover of just under 22h in Amsterdam actually makes the total journey longer (32h 45 min). The price, however is comparable. Some passengers may also decide to evaluate the longer stopover on routes such as these as an opportunity to fit in a side-trip to another city en route to China.

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

  All travellers between London and Beijing require a valid passport and UK citizens also require a valid visa to enter China. All visas must be acquired prior to starting your trip and need to be obtained in person from the Chinese embassy or nearest Chinese consulate.

• Can I find flights from London to Beijing for under £400 on Cheapflights?

  Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Beijing for under £400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Hainan Airlines for just £399, but on average you can expect to pay £414.

• Are there nonstop flights from London to Beijing for under £500 on Cheapflights?

  Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Beijing under £500. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Beijing is less than £539.

• Are there last-minute flights available from London to Beijing for under £500?

  There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Beijing within the next 7 days for less than £500.

• What are the cheapest airlines flying from London to Beijing round-trip?

  According to our current data, Hainan Airlines (£399), KLM (£408), and Air France (£422) offers the cheapest pricing from London to Beijing. These flights start at 30% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

• What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to Beijing one-way?

  £290 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hainan Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Shenzhen Airlines and China Eastern, with prices starting from £302 and £321, respectively.

• What are the most popular routes from London to Beijing?

  The most popular flight routes from London to Beijing are London Heathrow - Beijing Daxing Intl, London Heathrow - Beijing Capital and London Gatwick - Beijing Daxing Intl.

• What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to Beijing?

  The most popular airlines flying from London to Beijing are Air France, Air China and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

• What are the cheapest flights from London to Beijing?

  While on average a flight from London to Beijing is generally £3,479, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £295. When looking at the most popular route, (London Heathrow - Beijing Daxing Intl), you can expect to pay £415 for that flight.

• What does LHR to PEK mean?

  LHR and PEK are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. LHR to PEK refers to a flight route from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. London Gatwick Airport (LGW), London Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN), London City Airport (LCY), London Southend Airport (SEN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Beijing that include extra baggage allowance?

  The amount of baggage you can bring on your London to Beijing flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

• Can I find deals on flights from London to Beijing with specific airlines?

  Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter London to Beijing flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Beijing that include hotel bookings?

  Yes. In addition to deals on London to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

• How can I find direct flights from London to Beijing?

  After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from London to Beijing.

• Can I find deals for business class flights from London to Beijing?

  Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London to Beijing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

• Can I find deals for flights from London to Beijing that allow pets onboard?

  Many airlines flying from London to Beijing offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

• Can I find deals on last-minute flights from London to Beijing?

  Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on London to Beijing flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

• How recently were the London to Beijing flight deals updated?

  The London to Beijing flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 12/5.