How many flights from London to Beijing are non-stop?

Historically, non-stop flights from London to Beijing constitute a smaller portion of the available options. Approximately 16.7% of flights on this route are typically non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers observed is one. This data is based on observations over a 90-day period.

How long is the flight from London to Beijing?

The direct flight from London to Beijing typically takes approximately 10 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of 8153 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration. These connecting flights typically take around 17 hours and 10 minutes to reach Beijing from London.

Are non-stop flights from London to Beijing worth the extra cost?

Historically, non-stop flights from London to Beijing typically come with a premium. The direct flights have a median price of $809, which is approximately 7% higher than connecting flights. Connecting flights, on the other hand, have a median price of $754. Non-stop options represent about 16.6% of the flights on this route across the trailing quarter.

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London to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Beijing

Fares for cheap flights from London to Beijing typically range from $661–$1027, with a median of $785. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significantly discounted fare can be challenging.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from London to Beijing, the data indicates that May is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $699. Following closely are June, with a median fare of $707, and November, where the median fare is $718. These months offer the best opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

A typical journey from London to Beijing takes about 10h 5m, including connections. Most itineraries connect at least once, with the median connecting flight taking around 18h 0m. For the 16.7% of direct flights from London to Beijing, the median flight time is also 10h 5m.

The route from London to Beijing covers a substantial distance of 8153 km, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This means you can expect a significant travel time, often involving extended periods in the air. New deals for this route appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find flights.

How much is a round trip from London to Beijing

Regular price: £455 - £842

Prices for flights from London to Beijing are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Beijing is between 455 GBP and 842 GBP. The current lowest deal is 408 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 8.

now £408

Low £455

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The cheapest time to fly from London to Beijing

The cheapest month to fly from London to Beijing is May, with a median price of $696. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1154. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from £696

October

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,154

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Beijing

Air China

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Beijing

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£549

£429

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£549

£429

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£538

£427

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£522

£427

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£525

£427

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Tianjin Airlines

£589

£446

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Beijing

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

£786 → £515

34%

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

£708 → £464

35%

14 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 27

£733 → £490

33%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£722 → £487

33%

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London - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Beijing are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

May, June, and November are cheapest

Historically, May ($699), June ($707), and November ($718) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 5m

Direct flights to Beijing typically take 10h 5m, while connecting flights average 18h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 16.7% of recent flights from London to Beijing are direct, with most having 1 stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines has a recent deal for $408

A recent deal with Hainan Airlines to Beijing was found for $408 (Nov 2-Nov 8).

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Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Beijing are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international airport, offering many flight options for your trip to Beijing.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£408

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a large airport south of London, providing various choices for flights to Beijing.

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

💸 Flights from ~£487

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located for those seeking flights to Beijing from central London.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or DLR)

💸 Flights from ~£533

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for your journey to Beijing.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£552

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a good option for travelers departing to Beijing from north-east of London.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£442

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport provides another choice for flights to Beijing, located north of London.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£453

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International is an arrival option for flights from London to Beijing.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~£418

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative with exceptional high-speed rail connectivity to Beijing.

📍 ~115 km from Beijing (reachable by high-speed rail in approx. 30 minutes)

💸 Flights from ~£491

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Beijing is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price observed was $782. Booking within 0-6 days of departure also showed a comparable average price of $786. However, prices tend to be significantly higher for bookings made 60+ days out, with an average price of $1353.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Beijing is considered to be $661 or less. The median price for this route was $785. Prices can range, with 75% of observed prices being $1027 or less. This threshold is based on an analysis of prices over a 90-day window.

Historically, May, June, and November have offered some of the most competitive prices for flights from London to Beijing. May typically sees a median price of $699, while June has a median of $707. November also presents a favorable median price of $718. The annual median price for this route is $785, indicating these months are generally below the yearly average.

London to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Beijing

How much is a round trip from London to Beijing

Regular price: £455 - £842

Prices for flights from London to Beijing are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Beijing is between 455 GBP and 842 GBP. The current lowest deal is 408 GBP with Hainan Airlines, for travel from Nov 2 to Nov 8.

now £408

Low £455

High £842

The cheapest time to fly from London to Beijing

May

Cheapest

Flights from £696

October

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,154

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Beijing

Air China

China Southern Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Beijing

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£549

£429

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£549

£429

One-way

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£538

£427

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£522

£427

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Hainan Airlines

£525

£427

One-way

Fri, Sep 25

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Beijing

London (LHR) - Beijing (PEK)

Tianjin Airlines

£589

£446

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Beijing

4 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 11

£786 → £515

34%

6 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 11

£708 → £464

35%

14 nights

Dec 13 - Dec 27

£733 → £490

33%

6 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 9

£722 → £487

33%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Beijing

London - Beijing route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Beijing are above the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

May, June, and November are cheapest

Historically, May ($699), June ($707), and November ($718) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 5m

Direct flights to Beijing typically take 10h 5m, while connecting flights average 18h 0m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 16.7% of recent flights from London to Beijing are direct, with most having 1 stop.

🏆 Airline highlight

Hainan Airlines has a recent deal for $408

A recent deal with Hainan Airlines to Beijing was found for $408 (Nov 2-Nov 8).

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from London to Beijing are frequent, appearing often within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a major international airport, offering many flight options for your trip to Beijing.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£408

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a large airport south of London, providing various choices for flights to Beijing.

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

💸 Flights from ~£487

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is conveniently located for those seeking flights to Beijing from central London.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or DLR)

💸 Flights from ~£533

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend offers an alternative departure point for your journey to Beijing.

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£552

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is a good option for travelers departing to Beijing from north-east of London.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£442

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport provides another choice for flights to Beijing, located north of London.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£453

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Beijing Capital International (PEK)

Cheapest

Beijing Capital International is an arrival option for flights from London to Beijing.

📍 ~25 km from Beijing city center (reachable by car, bus, or train).

💸 Flights from ~£418

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Tianjin Binhai International (TSN)

Tianjin Binhai International is a primary alternative with exceptional high-speed rail connectivity to Beijing.

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$2,614

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Beijing

Cheap Flights from London to Beijing

Today’s best flight deals from London to Beijing

London to Beijing: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Beijing

How much is a round trip from London to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from London to Beijing

Direct flights from London to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from London to Beijing

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Beijing

Popular Airports to fly from London to Beijing

London - Beijing route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

May, June, and November are cheapest

Direct flights average 10h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines has a recent deal for $408

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

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When is the best time to book flights from London to Beijing?

What is a good price for a flight from London to Beijing?

What's the best month to fly from London to Beijing?

How many flights from London to Beijing are non-stop?

How long is the flight from London to Beijing?

Are non-stop flights from London to Beijing worth the extra cost?

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How much is a round trip from London to Beijing

The cheapest time to fly from London to Beijing

Direct flights from London to Beijing

Last-minute flights going from London to Beijing

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from London to Beijing

Popular Airports to fly from London to Beijing

London - Beijing route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

May, June, and November are cheapest

Direct flights average 10h 5m

Connecting flights are dominant

Hainan Airlines has a recent deal for $408

Deals are frequent on this route

London main airports to depart from

Beijing main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Beijing used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Beijing

Best Elite deals to Beijing

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