- Must visit
National Museum of China
Leading history museum on Tiananmen Square with major treasures tracing Chinese civilization; a core stop for understanding the nation’s past.
Flights from London to Beijing depart on average 78 times per day, taking around 13h 15m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $348 (€348) if you book in advance.
There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 5057 miles (8140 km) distance in 9h 55m. February is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 5057 miles (8140 km) |
Average flight duration 13h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $348 (€348) |
Flights per day 78 |
Direct flights 2 |
Fastest flight 9h 55m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
$450
Average price
$743
Fastest journey
10 h 5 m
Average duration
16 h 40 m
Flights per day
6
Distance
8140 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from London to Beijing is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Beijing will cost around $743 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $450.
Of the 6 flights that leave London for Beijing onThu, Jul 30, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 30 the direct flights cover the 8140 km distance in an average of 16 h 40 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 10 h 5 m .
On Thu, Jul 30 the longest flights will take 23 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










The table below shows live departures for London to Beijing flights for today, Wednesday, July 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AF1381 · AF202 | 6:15 AM London Heathrow Airport | 26h40 | 3:55 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1988 · TK196 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 16h20 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1988 · TK88 | 6:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 26h05 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1246 · TK196 | 6:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 15h55 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1246 · TK88 | 6:55 AM London Stansted Airport | 25h40 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1930 · TK196 | 7:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 15h25 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1930 · TK88 | 7:25 AM London Gatwick Airport | 25h10 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
KL1002 · KL897 | 8:40 AM London Heathrow Airport | 17h15 | 8:55 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
AF1681 · AF202 | 8:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 24h00 | 3:55 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
LH2471 · LH722 | 9:00 AM London Heathrow Airport | 19h45 | 11:45 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
KL1004 · KL897 | 9:55 AM London Heathrow Airport | 16h00 | 8:55 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
LH2473 · LH722 | 10:50 AM London Heathrow Airport | 17h55 | 11:45 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1242 · TK88 | 10:50 AM London Stansted Airport | 21h45 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1982 · TK88 | 10:50 AM London Gatwick Airport | 21h45 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1982 · TK196 | 10:50 AM London Gatwick Airport | 36h00 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1242 · TK196 | 10:50 AM London Stansted Airport | 36h00 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CZ5094 · CZ3101 | 11:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 17h05 | 11:05 AM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ5094 · CZ3099 | 11:00 AM London Gatwick Airport | 18h15 | 12:15 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CA848 · CA8332 | 11:15 AM London Gatwick Airport | 17h25 | 11:40 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CA848 · CA1884 | 11:15 AM London Gatwick Airport | 24h45 | 7:00 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CA848 · CA8342 | 11:15 AM London Gatwick Airport | 26h40 | 8:55 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CA848 · CA1836 | 11:15 AM London Gatwick Airport | 27h10 | 9:25 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1980 · TK88 | 11:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 21h15 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1980 · TK196 | 11:20 AM London Heathrow Airport | 35h30 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
AF1581 · AF202 | 11:30 AM London Heathrow Airport | 21h25 | 3:55 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
MU202 · MU5161 | 11:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 23h50 | 6:25 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
MU202 · MU8202 | 11:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 15h50 | 10:25 AM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
MU202 · MU5155 | 11:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 18h25 | 1:00 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
MU202 · MU5129 | 11:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 16h45 | 11:20 AM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
MU202 · MU5232 | 11:35 AM London Gatwick Airport | 15h20 | 9:55 AM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1006 · KL897 | 11:45 AM London Heathrow Airport | 14h10 | 8:55 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CA852 | 12:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 10h10 | 5:45 AM Beijing | 0 transfersDirect | |
KE5908+ OZ333 | 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h35 | 2:00 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
LH2475 · LH722 | 1:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h10 | 11:45 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1964 · TK88 | 2:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 18h30 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1964 · TK196 | 2:05 PM London Gatwick Airport | 32h45 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
AF1781 · AF202 | 3:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h35 | 3:55 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1986 · TK196 | 4:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 30h05 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1986 · TK88 | 4:45 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h50 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CZ8050 · CZ3109 | 5:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 16h55 | 5:05 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KL1012 · KL897 | 5:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 32h45 | 8:55 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CZ8050 · CZ3999 | 5:10 PM London Gatwick Airport | 18h05 | 6:15 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AF1281 · AF202 | 5:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h20 | 3:55 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1998 · TK88 | 5:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 15h00 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1998 · TK196 | 5:35 PM London Gatwick Airport | 29h15 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1244 · TK196 | 5:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 29h05 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1244 · TK88 | 5:45 PM London Stansted Airport | 14h50 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
MU214 · MU5161 | 6:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 17h25 | 6:25 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
MU214 · MU5165 | 6:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 22h50 | 11:50 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
MU214 · MU3794 | 6:00 PM London Gatwick Airport | 18h55 | 7:55 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
TK1972 · TK196 | 6:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 28h20 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1972 · TK88 | 6:30 PM London Heathrow Airport | 14h05 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
KL1014 · KL897 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 30h40 | 8:55 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CZ608 · CZ3139 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 15h45 | 6:00 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ608 · CZ3117 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 31h50 | 10:05 AM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ608 · CZ6605 | 7:15 PM London Heathrow Airport | 21h50 | 12:05 AM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
KE908 · KE863 | 7:35 PM London Heathrow Airport | 18h55 | 9:30 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CA632 | 8:25 PM London Gatwick Airport | 10h10 | 1:35 PM Beijing | 0 transfersDirect | |
CA938 | 8:25 PM London Heathrow Airport | 10h00 | 1:25 PM Beijing | 0 transfersDirect | |
KL1016 · KL897 | 8:55 PM London Heathrow Airport | 29h00 | 8:55 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CZ674 | 9:00 PM London Heathrow Airport | 10h15 | 2:15 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
MU552 · MU5165 | 9:20 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h30 | 11:50 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CA3302 · CA3413 | 10:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h10 | 12:15 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CA3302 · CA1338 | 10:05 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h20 | 12:25 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
CZ304 · CZ3161 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 18h00 | 11:10 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ304 · CZ3105 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 17h05 | 10:15 PM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CZ304 · CZ3107 | 10:10 PM London Heathrow Airport | 19h00 | 12:10 AM Beijing Daxing International Airport | 1 transfer | |
CA856 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 9h35 | 3:15 PM Beijing | 0 transfersDirect | |
TK1984 · TK88 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 33h55 | 3:35 PM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
TK1984 · TK196 | 10:40 PM London Heathrow Airport | 24h10 | 5:50 AM Beijing | 1 transfer | |
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Leading history museum on Tiananmen Square with major treasures tracing Chinese civilization; a core stop for understanding the nation’s past.
China’s top art museum, known for major modern and contemporary exhibitions alongside influential works of Chinese twentieth-century art.
Large science museum with interactive galleries for families and curious adults; covers technology, nature, and hands-on learning.
Historic lane district with courtyard houses, bars, and shops around a lake; excellent for walking, people-watching, and old Beijing atmosphere.
Broad ceremonial square at Beijing’s core, framed by major national buildings and monuments; one of the city’s most recognizable public spaces.
Royal park north of the Forbidden City, famous for panoramic views from Coal Hill over the palace roofs and central Beijing.
Roast duck with crisp skin, carved tableside and eaten with pancakes, scallion, and sweet bean sauce. Beijing’s signature banquet dish.
A hearty hot pot of sliced lamb cooked in a copper pot with charcoal heat. A classic Beijing winter meal tied to the city’s Muslim cuisine.
Hand-pulled wheat noodles topped with fermented soybean paste, minced pork, and raw vegetables. A beloved everyday Beijing staple.
Well-known duck specialist popular with locals and visitors for crisp-skinned Peking duck and a more contemporary dining room.
Established chain famous for Beijing-style lamb hot pot in copper pots. Casual, lively, and especially popular in colder months.
Historic roast duck restaurant famed for traditional wood-fired duck and formal banquet-style service in a classic Beijing setting.
Moderate for tourists: metro and local food are cheap, but central hotels and major sights can raise daily costs versus many other Chinese cities.
Tipping is generally not expected. Restaurants and cafes usually include no tip, and taxi drivers do not expect one. Hotel porters at international hotels may accept a small tip.
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Beijing Capital International Airport Express Terminal 3 Station -> Wangfujing, Beijing
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London to Beijing by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Beijing, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most London to Beijing flights use the London Heathrow Airport to Beijing airport pair, with some services landing at Beijing Daxing International Airport. Use this guide to compare London and Beijing airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
London Heathrow Airport is 23 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Heathrow Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for up to 4 hours. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Heathrow Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Heathrow Airport: Assistance.
London Gatwick Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Gatwick Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 90 minutes. ATMs are located in both terminals, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Gatwick Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Gatwick Airport: Assistance.
London Stansted Airport is 1 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London Stansted Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport for 4 hours. ATMs are located in both the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currencies.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at London Stansted Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London Stansted Airport: Ramps, toilets.
Beijing is 7 km from Beijing city centre. Public transport options include:
Beijing has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Numerous restaurants are located in all terminals, offering Chinese, Western, and fast food options. Popular spots include Da Dong and KFC.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport, but registration is required. ATMs are located in all terminals, offering services from major banks.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Beijing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Beijing: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Beijing: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, such as the Hilton Beijing Capital Airport..
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