Are there direct flights from London to Xi'an?

Direct flights from London to Xi'an are not common. Historically, only 2.6% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience one stop. This indicates that most journeys between these two cities will involve at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from London to Xi'an?

The typical direct flight from London to Xi'an covers a distance of 8243 kilometers and has a median duration of 10 hours and 25 minutes. Flights with one stop, however, are significantly longer, with a median duration of 17 hours and 5 minutes. Travelers should account for this extended travel time when planning their journey with connections.

How often do cheap flights from London to Xi'an come up?

Historically, cheap flights from London to Xi'an have been classified as regular. This suggests that opportunities for lower fares appear with some consistency. Travelers can typically expect to find favorable prices periodically across the trailing 30 days.

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London to Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Xi'an

Flights from London to Xi'an cover a substantial distance of 8243 km, classifying this as a long-haul journey. This means you can expect a significant travel time, often involving layovers, to reach your destination in China. Understanding the typical duration and connection patterns is key for planning this route.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from London to Xi'an, fares typically range from $683–$1380, with a median price of $829. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 3% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Xi'an? The data indicates that October is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $677. Following closely, January also offers competitive prices, with a median of $770, and June presents another option with a median fare of $790.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct. The data shows that most itineraries connect at least once, with only 2.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 1, which is important to consider when evaluating overall travel time and convenience.

How long is the flight from London to Xi'an? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 30h 10m. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total time spent traveling, from departure in London to arrival in Xi'an.

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

Regular price: £511 - £942

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 511 GBP to 942 GBP. The current lowest deal is 420 GBP with China Southern Airlines for travel between Sep 27 and Oct 11.

now £420

Low £511

High £942

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xi'an

The cheapest month to fly from LON to SIA 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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Xi'an

Tianjin Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Xi'an

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Eastern Airlines

£807

£620

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£621

£450

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xi'an

London (LHR) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£627

£498

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£671

£481

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xi'an

London (LHR) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£653

£498

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xi'an

London (LHR) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£626

£498

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

£785 → £479

39%

21 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 25

£769 → £479

38%

14 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 25

£785 → £499

36%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

£757 → £479

37%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xi'an

London - Xi'an route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Xi'an are above the typical level, at $420.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

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, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Tianjin Airlines offers direct flights

Tianjin Airlines offers direct flights from London to Xi'an.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a deal at $420

China Southern Airlines offers a deal from London to Xi'an for $420 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from London to Xi'an appear regularly, with 3% of recent fares considered good.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a convenient option for flights from London to Xi'an, often offering the cheapest fares.

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

💸 Flights from ~£433

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides another departure choice for your journey from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£451

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a close-to-center option for flights from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£782

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative airport for flights from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£586

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers another departure point for your trip from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£490

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is an option for travelers flying from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£522

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Cheapest

Consider Xi an Xianyang International for flights from London to Xi'an.

📍 ~26 km from Xi'an city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£423

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (CGO)

Cheapest

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International is a major international hub with extensive networks, making it a practical alternative.

📍 ~360 km from Xi'an (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~£438

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from London to Xi'an has been within 0-6 days of departure. During this period, the average price was around $1340. Prices tend to be higher further out, with tickets booked 60+ days in advance averaging $1725. Even booking 7-13 days out saw average prices of $1559, suggesting that last-minute bookings can offer better value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Xi'an has been identified as $683. This threshold represents the lowest 25% of fares observed. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $829, while prices in the higher range reached up to $1380.

Historically, October has been the cheapest month to fly from London to Xi'an, with a median price of $677. January also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $770. While June had a median price of $790, the annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $829.

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London to Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Xi'an

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

Regular price: £511 - £942

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

Regular prices for this route typically range from 511 GBP to 942 GBP. The current lowest deal is 420 GBP with China Southern Airlines for travel between Sep 27 and Oct 11.

now £420

Low £511

High £942

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xi'an

October

Cheapest

Flights from £677

March

Most Expensive

Flights from £5,214

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Xi'an

Tianjin Airlines

Last-minute flights going from London to Xi'an

Fri, Sep 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Eastern Airlines

£807

£620

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£621

£450

One-way

Mon, Sep 21

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xi'an

London (LHR) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£627

£498

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LGW - Xi'an

London (LGW) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£671

£481

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xi'an

London (LHR) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£653

£498

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Xi'an

London (LHR) - Xi'an (XIY)

China Southern Airlines

£626

£498

One-way

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

7 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 11

£785 → £479

39%

21 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 25

£769 → £479

38%

14 nights

Dec 11 - Dec 25

£785 → £499

36%

8 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 9

£757 → £479

37%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xi'an

London - Xi'an route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from London to Xi'an are above the typical level, at $420.

📅 Best time to fly

October is historically the cheapest month

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, with 1 stopover when connecting.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Tianjin Airlines offers direct flights

Tianjin Airlines offers direct flights from London to Xi'an.

🏆 Airline highlight

China Southern Airlines offers a deal at $420

China Southern Airlines offers a deal from London to Xi'an for $420 via kiwi.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals from London to Xi'an appear regularly, with 3% of recent fares considered good.

London main airports to depart from

Heathrow (LHR)

Cheapest

Heathrow is a convenient option for flights from London to Xi'an, often offering the cheapest fares.

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

💸 Flights from ~£433

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick provides another departure choice for your journey from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£451

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a close-to-center option for flights from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£782

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend is an alternative airport for flights from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£586

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted offers another departure point for your trip from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£490

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is an option for travelers flying from London to Xi'an.

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

💸 Flights from ~£522

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Xi an Xianyang International (XIY)

Cheapest

Consider Xi an Xianyang International for flights from London to Xi'an.

📍 ~26 km from Xi'an city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£423

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International (CGO)

Cheapest

Zhengzhou Xinzheng International is a major international hub with extensive networks, making it a practical alternative.

📍 ~360 km from Xi'an (reachable by high-speed train)

💸 Flights from ~£438

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xi'an

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from London to Xi'an.

Elite

Best Elite deals to Xi'an

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From LHR

Elite

Oct 02

Xi'an, China

91% AI deal score

$2,398

$1,321

Save $1,077

From LGW

Elite

Sep 29

Xi'an, China

91% AI deal score

$2,593

$1,752

Save $841

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Sep 29

Xi'an, China

91% AI deal score

$2,602

$1,753

Save $849

Iberia Airlines, +1

Business Class

From LHR

Elite

Nov 09

Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

$2,535

$1,572

Save $963

From LHR

Elite

Nov 09

Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

$2,557

$1,572

Save $985

From LHR

Elite

Nov 09

Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

$2,558

$1,572

Save $986

From LHR

Elite

Nov 09

Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

$2,559

$1,572

Save $987

From LHR

Elite

Nov 09

Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

$2,559

$1,572

Save $987

From LHR

Elite

Nov 09

Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

$2,559

$1,572

Save $987

From LHR

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Nov 09

Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

$2,550

$1,572

Save $978

From LHR

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Nov 10

Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

$2,535

$1,572

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From LHR

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Xi'an, China

90% AI deal score

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

Cheap Flights from London to Xi'an

Today’s best flight deals from London to Xi'an

London to Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Xi'an

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

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xi'an

Direct flights from London to Xi'an

Last-minute flights going from London to Xi'an

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xi'an

London - Xi'an route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month

Flights typically take 30h 10m

Tianjin Airlines offers direct flights

China Southern Airlines offers a deal at $420

Deals appear regularly

London main airports to depart from

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xi'an

Best Elite deals to Xi'an

Oct 02

Sep 29

Sep 29

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 10

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

When should I buy London to Xi'an tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Xi'an?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Xi'an?

Are there direct flights from London to Xi'an?

How many hours is the flight from London to Xi'an?

How often do cheap flights from London to Xi'an come up?

Related routes

More routes from London

Flights to Xi'an from other cities

London to Xi'an: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Xi'an

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

The cheapest time to fly from London to Xi'an

Direct flights from London to Xi'an

Last-minute flights going from London to Xi'an

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Xi'an

London - Xi'an route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

October is historically the cheapest month

Flights typically take 30h 10m

Tianjin Airlines offers direct flights

China Southern Airlines offers a deal at $420

Deals appear regularly

London main airports to depart from

Xi'an main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Xi'an used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Xi'an

Best Elite deals to Xi'an

Oct 02

Sep 29

Sep 29

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 09

Nov 10

Nov 10

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Xi'an

When should I buy London to Xi'an tickets?

What's a cheap fare from London to Xi'an?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Xi'an?