Cheap flights from London to Beijing

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Cheapest round-trip flights $560
Hainan 1 stop 41 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Thu, Feb 5
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Beijing is currently $560
Cheapest one-way flight $393
Hainan 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Mar 6
The cheapest one-way flight from London to Beijing is currently $393
Cheapest nonstop flights $656
China Southern Nonstop 10 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Thu, Mar 26
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from London to Beijing is currently $656
Last-minute weekend getaway $567
Hainan 1 stop 20 hr Fri, Jan 23 — Sun, Jan 25
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from London to Beijing is currently $567
Cheapest business class flights $2,799
Hainan 1 stop 44 hr Fri, Mar 13 — Thu, Mar 26
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from London to Beijing is currently $2,799
Fastest flight 9 hr 45 min The fastest nonstop flight from London to Beijing takes 9 hr 45 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Beijing is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $550–650
July
Most expensive
Typical prices: $830–1,250

Popular airlines from London to Beijing

  • Air China
    Nonstop
    Typical price: $1,050–1,650
    15 weekly nonstop flights
    LGW, LHR - PEK Every day
    35 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - PEK, PKX Every day
  • China Southern
    Nonstop
    from $639
    Typical price: $660–1,300
    7 weekly nonstop flights
    LHR - PKX Every day
    34 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - PKX Every day
  • China Eastern
    Typical price: $660–1,350
    174 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - PEK, PKX Every day
  • Emirates
    from $946
    Typical price: $1,000–1,750
    95 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR, STN - PEK Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $759
    Typical price: $820–1,450
    55 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - PKX Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $901
    Typical price: $810–2,050
    54 weekly connecting flights
    LGW, LHR - PEK Every day

Popular airports near London

  • Heathrow Airport (LHR)
    London United Kingdom 48 min 14 mi
  • London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 26 min 25 mi
  • London Stansted Airport (STN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
  • London Luton Airport (LTN)
    London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Popular airports near Beijing

  • Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
    Beijing China 33 min 15 mi
  • Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
    Beijing China 1 hr 4 min 27 mi
  • Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN)
    Tianjin China 1 hr 42 min 73 mi
  • Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW)
    Shijiazhuang China 2 hr 52 min 145 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from London to Beijing

The cheapest flights from London to Beijing are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $550 to $650.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $560. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $393.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Beijing is $639, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 28.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Beijing is $946, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Beijing is $759, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Beijing is $901, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 23.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Beijing starts at $560 from Fri, Jan 23 to Thu, Feb 5. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $393 and departs on Fri, Mar 6.
9 hr 45 min is the shortest flight time from London to Beijing.
Peak travel season is Jun–Oct. Summer (Jun–Sep) is very hot and humid, with frequent rain. Winter (Dec–Feb) is dry and cold. Key events include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Huangyaguan Great Wall Marathon (Great Wall of China, May), the Chrysanthemum Festival (Sep–Oct) and the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from London to Beijing.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from London to Beijing really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from London to Beijing.

In terms of nonstop flights, Air China is the most popular. Air China offers 15 nonstop flights and 35 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

In terms of flights, China Eastern is the most popular. China Eastern offers 174 connecting flights per week. China Eastern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) , Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .

Other popular airlines flying from London to Beijing are:
  • China Southern offers 7 nonstop flights and 34 connecting flights per week. China Southern flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
  • Emirates offers 95 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
  • Qatar Airways offers 55 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) .
  • Turkish Airlines offers 54 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between London and Beijing.
The cheapest round-trip flight from London to Beijing recently found on Google Flights was with Hainan from $560. The cheapest one-way flight was with Hainan from $393.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest China Southern flight from London to Beijing is $639, flying from Mar 13 to Mar 28.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from London to Beijing is $946, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 18.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from London to Beijing is $759, flying from Mar 9 to Mar 23.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from London to Beijing is $901, flying from Mar 7 to Mar 23.
Air China and China Southern fly direct from London to Beijing.
  • There are 15 Air China direct flights from London to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 China Southern direct flights from London to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Beijing at price $567 is offered by Hainan from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25.
Air China and China Southern fly direct from London to Beijing.
  • There are 15 Air China direct flights from London to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
  • There are 7 China Southern direct flights from London to Beijing per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from London to Beijing on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between London and Beijing start at $656 from Fri, Mar 13 to Thu, Mar 26 with China Southern.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from London to Beijing, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between London and Beijing start at $2,799 from Fri, Mar 13 to Thu, Mar 26 with Hainan.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between London and Beijing start at $560 from Fri, Jan 23 to Thu, Feb 5.
To book business class trips from London to Beijing, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between London and Beijing starts at $567 from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25 with Hainan.
The cheapest last-minute deal between London and Beijing at price $567 is offered by Hainan from Fri, Jan 23 to Sun, Jan 25.
To find last-minute flight deals from London to Beijing, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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