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November 6 - November 20

Cheapest

Best

LGW - Xi'an

$865

$651

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November 6 - November 22

Best

LGW - Xi'an

$861

$652

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November 1 - November 22

LHR - Xi'an

$816

$670

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November 1 - November 15

LHR - Xi'an

$830

$671

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November 5 - November 27

LGW - Xi'an

$849

$687

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November 4 - November 13

LHR - Xi'an

$832

$707

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October 2 - October 23

Earliest

LGW - Xi'an

$870

$721

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October 2 - October 16

Earliest

LGW - Xi'an

$877

$721

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November 9 - November 23

LGW - Xi'an

$865

$724

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November 4 - November 18

LHR - Xi'an

$840

$745

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Insights for flights from London to Xi'an

Flights from London to Xi'an cover a substantial distance of 8,243 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant travel distance means that journeys typically involve considerable time in transit. When searching for cheap flights from London to Xi'an, you'll find that fares typically range from $741–$2182, with a median price of $1186. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price.

If you are wondering when is the cheapest time to fly from London to Xi'an, you will find that certain months offer more favorable pricing. October stands out as the cheapest month, with a median fare of $677. Following closely, January also presents a good option, with a median fare of $770. June is another relatively affordable month, with a median fare of $790.

For this route, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 1.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from London to Xi'an. For the vast majority of itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 3. This means travelers should expect a multi-stop journey when planning their trip.

A typical journey from London to Xi'an, including connections, takes approximately 30 hours and 10 minutes. This extended travel time is a direct result of the long-haul nature of the route and the prevalence of connecting flights. New deals for this route show up several times a week, suggesting that opportunities for finding competitive fares arise regularly.

How much is a round trip from London to Xi'an

Regular price: $755 - $1,481

Prices for flights from London to Xi'an are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $755 and $1481. The current lowest deal is $651 with China Southern Airlines, for travel from November 6 to November 20, 2026.

now $651

Low $755

High $1,481

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xi'an

The cheapest month to fly from London to Sialkot is October, with a median price of $677. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $5214. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from $677

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $5,214

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Direct flights from London to Xi'an

Tianjin Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Xi'an

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Xi'an

London (STN) - Xi'an (XIY)

Pegasus Airlines

$1,219

$1,068

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Xi'an

London (STN) - Xi'an (XIY)

SunExpress

$1,049

$1,035

One-way

Sat, Jun 20

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

SunExpress

$1,021

$1,000

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

Air China

$1,021

$938

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

easyJet UK

$1,184

$1,061

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xi'an

London (LHR) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

$948

$904

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Xi'an

12 nights

Dec 6 - Dec 18

$1,174 → $862

27%

14 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 20

$865 → $651

25%

16 nights

Nov 6 - Nov 22

$861 → $652

24%

22 nights

Nov 5 - Nov 27

$849 → $687

19%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xi'an

London - Xi'an route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Xi'an are below the typical level, with deals around $651.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, October is the cheapest month to fly from London to Xi'an, with a median price of $677.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 30h 10m

Flights from London to Xi'an typically take 30h 10m, as this is a long-haul route.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 3 stopovers when connecting.

🏆 Airline highlight

Tianjin Airlines offers direct flights

Tianjin Airlines is one of the airlines that offers direct flights from London to Xi'an.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly for this route

Deals for flights from London to Xi'an appear regularly, with about 0.47 deals per day.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international airport, offering a wide range of flights to Xi'an.

📍 ~25 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$670

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides another significant option for flights from London to Xi'an.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$732

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a convenient choice for travelers departing from central London to Xi'an.

📍 ~10 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$1039

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport offers an alternative departure point for your journey to Xi'an.

📍 ~60 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$945

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a good option for flights to Xi'an, often featuring various carriers.

📍 ~50 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$788

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as another departure choice for flights connecting London and Xi'an.

📍 ~45 km from London city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$885

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Cheapest

Fly to Xi'an Xianyang International, a convenient option for reaching Xi'an from London.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$651

Xiguan Airport (SIA)

Consider Xiguan Airport for your arrival in Xi'an when flying from London.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$800

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Cheapest

Consider Xi'an Xianyang International as the primary international gateway for Xi'an with high flight frequency.

📍 ~26 km from destination city (can experience heavy traffic on expressway)

💸 Flights from ~$651

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (CGO)

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International is a major regional hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Xi'an.

📍 ~450 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$713

Luoyang Beijiao (LYA)

Luoyang Beijiao is a useful secondary option for domestic routes, accessible via high-speed rail.

📍 ~300 km from destination city (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$914

Yuncheng Guangong (YCU)

Yuncheng Guangong is a regional option with Premium and Business class, relatively close to the Shaanxi-Shanxi border.

📍 ~180 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1007

Yichang Sanxia (YIH)

Yichang Sanxia is an established regional airport, practical if specific direct routes are unavailable at XIY.

📍 ~550 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1023

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xi'an

75% AI deal score

$3,552

From LHR

Elite

Aug 31

Xi'an, China

75% AI deal score

$3,552

From LHR

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Jul 03

Xi'an, China

74% AI deal score

$3,418

From LHR

Elite

Jul 09

Xi'an, China

69% AI deal score

$4,719

From LHR

Elite

Jul 09

Xi'an, China

69% AI deal score

$4,719

From LHR

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Jul 09

Xi'an, China

69% AI deal score

$4,719

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from London to Xi'an have been found within 0-6 days of departure, with an average price of $1340. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, such as 60+ days out, where the average price was $1725. Booking between 28-59 days prior to travel typically saw an average price of $1472. This suggests that last-minute bookings have offered the most favorable prices across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Xi'an was considered to be $741 or less. The median price for this route was $1186. Prices above $2182 were in the more expensive range. These figures are based on historical data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Xi'an, with a median price of $677. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $770. The annual median price for this route was $1186, indicating that certain months offer significant savings. June, despite being one of the cheapest months with a median of $790, was also identified as the most expensive month, suggesting price variability.

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