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Flights to Beijing, China in 2024

Find the latest flights to Beijing in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,021,687 searches and data was last updated on 29 October 2024.

Return from

£402

One-way from

£227

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£506
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 8/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 30m total
  • London to Beijing
8/1
  • 8/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 30m total
  • London to Beijing
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in October 2024

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Mon 25/1117:50LHR - PKX
1 stop21h 30mChina Eastern
Mon 2/1207:30PKX - LHR
1 stop18h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 27/10£439
Mon 2/1221:00LHR - PEK
2 stops32h 45mHainan Airlines
Sun 22/1202:00PEK - LHR
1 stop16h 05mHainan Airlines
Deal found 28/10£440
Mon 2/1210:30LGW - PKX
1 stop16h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 8/1220:15PKX - LGW
1 stop18h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/10£440
Tue 29/1008:40LCY - PEK
1 stop17h 15mKLM
Thu 14/1111:50PEK - LCY
1 stop27h 25mKLM
Deal found 28/10£441
Mon 2/1210:30LGW - PEK
1 stop15h 55mChina Eastern
Sun 8/1219:30PEK - LGW
1 stop19h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/10£442
Fri 8/1106:30LHR - PKX
2 stops31h 30mKLM
Sun 24/1120:15PKX - LHR
2 stops43h 25mKLM
Deal found 28/10£445
Sun 24/1121:30LHR - PKX
Nonstop9h 55mChina Southern
Sun 1/1214:20PKX - LHR
Nonstop11h 35mChina Southern
Deal found 27/10£448
Mon 2/1209:15LGW - PKX
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/1213:00PKX - LGW
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10£451
Mon 25/1106:00LGW - PEK
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/1202:30PEK - LGW
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10£454
Mon 18/1108:40LHR - PEK
1 stop17h 15mKLM
Tue 3/1223:55PEK - LHR
2 stops18h 50mKLM
Deal found 28/10£456
Wed 30/1017:50LHR - PEK
1 stop35h 10mChina Eastern
Mon 4/1119:30PEK - LHR
1 stop26h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 28/10£458
Sun 1/1211:40LGW - PEK
1 stop23h 25mAir China
Sat 7/1207:55PEK - LGW
1 stop31h 00mAir China
Deal found 28/10£462

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Locate flights to Beijing that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 1,021,687 searches and data was last updated on 29 October 2024.

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London GatwickBeijing Capital

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Fri 8/11

1 stop18h 30m

Beijing Capital

Sun 24/11

1 stop19h 00m

£402

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Tue 7/1

2 stops21h 10m

Beijing Capital

Fri 31/1

1 stop27h 50m

£439

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mon 2/12

2 stops32h 45m

Beijing Capital

Sun 22/12

1 stop16h 05m

£440

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Fri 14/2

1 stop15h 00m

Beijing Capital

Sun 2/3

1 stop21h 00m

£448

London HeathrowBeijing Daxing Intl

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Mon 25/11

Nonstop9h 55m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Mon 2/12

Nonstop11h 35m

£449

London GatwickBeijing Capital

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Mon 10/3

1 stop23h 35m

Beijing Capital

Fri 21/3

1 stop17h 55m

£461

London HeathrowBeijing Daxing Intl

LHR - PKX

LHRPKX

London Heathrow

Tue 7/1

1 stop23h 05m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 31/1

2 stops27h 30m

£483

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

1 stop29h 40m

Beijing Capital

Wed 30/4

1 stop20h 10m

£502

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Sat 15/3

2 stops37h 40m

Beijing Capital

Sat 29/3

1 stop34h 00m

£507

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Tue 7/1

1 stop18h 10m

Beijing Capital

Fri 31/1

2 stops41h 35m

£512

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Tue 21/1

1 stop14h 25m

Beijing Capital

Sat 8/2

1 stop14h 55m

£534

London HeathrowBeijing Capital

LHR - PEK

LHRPEK

London Heathrow

Tue 3/12

2 stops34h 55m

Beijing Capital

Tue 10/12

1 stop20h 40m

£567

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Travel insights for flights to Beijing

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Beijing including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 25 October 2024.

The price you pay for your flight to Beijing may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Beijing?

On average, a flight from London to Beijing takes 18 hours 55 minutes. Flights to Beijing from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Beijing?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Beijing. Price data was last updated on 20 October 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Beijing should consider flying on Friday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Beijing

The most flights from London to Beijing are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Beijing?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Beijing are British Airways, Air China and Air France.

Rainfall in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Beijing ranges from 0.0 - 220.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 220.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Beijing when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Beijing by month

Plan your trip to Beijing by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Beijing, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated 29 October 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Beijing, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
1,351 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
49 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.8
Good
144 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

7.6
Good
874 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,550 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Why visit

China’s capital and second-largest city (after Shanghai) is more than 3,000 years old but it moves at a dizzying pace.Thousands of tourists take a flight to Beijing every year to visit its many well-known attractions such as Tiananmen Square – the largest open-urban square in the world, the Forbidden City and its Palace Museum, Summer Palace and Temple of Heaven, and the Badaling section of the Great Wall. Chairman Mao is also here – embalmed in his mausoleum. For a visit through old Beijing, a hutong (narrow alleyways) tour in a rickshaw under swaying, red lanterns is a great way to soak up the atmosphere of this amazing city.

For the Olympic Games in 2008, Beijing started an ambitious building programme and its architectural legacy includes the National Stadium (“Bird’s Nest”) and the National Swimming Centre (“Water Cube”). For art and culture, visit the Dashanzi Art District. For shopping, head to Oriental Plaza shopping mall, Wangfujing Street and Panjiayuan Market where you can pick up almost-perfect counterfeit fashion.

The Forbidden City is the largest palace complex in the world and one of the must see when taking a flight to Beijing. It was closed off to the public for 500 years. Emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and their families, servants and court members lived luxuriously behind these walls in the centre of Beijing. Now open to the public, the Forbidden City and its central palace represent the largest and best preserved ancient Chinese buildings. A permanent restoration squad works year-round to maintain the 800 buildings, first constructed in 1407.

Arguably the most iconic spot in all of Beijing, Tiananmen Square annually attracts thousands of tourists eager to see the historical landmark. The largest urban square in the world, it was conceived and constructed as a gathering place for residents of the capital city, including government officials. Visitors today remember it primarily as the site of the 1989 massacre, where hundreds of pro-democracy demonstrators rallied. Stroll the massive public space and admire nearby monuments – like Chairman Mao Memorial Hall, Monument to the People’s Heroes, the Great Hall of the People and the Chinese National museum – before visiting the Forbidden City, located directly across the street.

A wonderful relief from the bustle of Beijing’s city centre, the Summer Palace is situated 6 miles northwest of the city. Take a bus to the masterfully designed landscape, once a summer getaway for Chinese emperors. Built in 1750, the 290-acre park welcomes tourists year-round to admire ancient temples, bridges and pavilions nestled beside a serene lake. Have your camera handy – an afternoon is easily devoured simply by wandering in and out of picturesque tea houses, shops and ruins in this breathtaking walled-off palace.

Beijing climate

Beijing has four distinct seasons, a short windy spring, long hot summer, cool pleasant autumn and long cold winter. The ideal conditions during autumn and spring make these popular times to visit, which in turn results in increased prices for flights to Beijing and accommodation at these times.

Getting around Beijing

There are plenty of ways to get around this enormous city. Beijing has an extensive bus and subway network to get you where you need to go. The subway is fastest and easiest, but will be very crowded during rush hour. Buses are always crowded. The taxis run off of meters, and are very easy to find, but many drivers don’t speak English, so it helps to have your destination written in Chinese. Cycle rickshaws are another option, but you will have to bargain your rate, and some drivers demand more when you arrive at your destination. You can also rent a car and driver for the day, or rent your own car. Be aware that you won’t be able to leave the city limits if you’re driving. 

The city is too large to walk, but you can certainly take public transport or a taxi to a particular area and then explore on foot. If you are brave enough, rent a bicycle and ride alongside the busy traffic. 

Biking is very popular in Beijing and bike lanes are clearly marked. If you get overwhelmed, go with the flow of cycling traffic, especially when crossing streets.

Getting downtown from the airport

The closest airport to Beijing is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and is situated 17 miles north of Beijing. Shuttle buses run regularly to the city centre and major hotels. Metered taxis are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion. Travelling time to the city is about an hour.

What is good to know if travelling to Beijing?

  • Sampling the Chinese food in Beijing is an absolute must. But don’t just to stick to Western favourites (albeit also Beijing specialities) such as roast duck, dumplings or hotpot. A Cantonese proverb says that if something walks, swims or flies with its back to the sun it is edible – and you’ll find anything and everything in Beijing, especially from the street markets. Be brave and sample something you wouldn’t dream of eating back home, such as silkworms, scorpions, sparrows, pigeons or cicadas. Try the street traders at Wangfujing (which you can reach by the metro) for a taste of the exotic.
  • If you’re visiting the Forbidden City (which almost every tourist will), take a detour to the roads to the north around the lakes. The houses here give a good sense of the way Beijing used to be. Rickshaws are available to hire if the walk seems too much.
  • The Underground City in Beijing is said to be better known by tourists than by Beijing residents. Built as a bomb shelter during the 1970s, it has been open to the public since 2000 and is a maze of 18 miles (30 km) worth of tunnels. The tunnels were originally dug by volunteers and local citizens, even school children, on Chairman Mao Zedong’s orders and were intended to house at least 40 per cent of the city’s population if needed. Today they are an eerie reminder of the past conflict, standing deserted with more than 1,000 air raid shelters and spaces intended for shops, hospitals, schools and restaurants.
  • Don’t just visit Tiananmen Square in the day. At night, the entire square is lit up and the atmosphere changes completely to the bustle of the day. Worth watching is the lowering of the flag at sunset by the army. However, don’t stay too late. At 10.30pm on the dot, the army moves everyone out of the square and locks it up for the night.

Beijing airport overview

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is one of the world’s largest and busiest airports, which is to be expected in the world’s most populous country. The airport was revamped and upgraded for the Olympic Games in 2008 and now it is the second-busiest international air-hub, after Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International.

Beijing Airport has three terminals all of which have a wide selection of shopping, food and beverage options to keep even the most difficult traveller entertained during stopovers or while waiting to board.

China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Air China all use Beijing Capital International Airport as a hub. There are direct flights to Beijing Capital International Airport from almost all the airports in China as well as many Asian, European, African and North and South American airports.

Passengers using Beijing’s airport are certain to notice the beauty of the airport. As with many Chinese constructions the art of Feng Shui is employed to give the building, and the business it houses, good luck and positive energy. The red colour of the roof in terminal three is the Chinese colour of good luck.

  • When is the best time to fly to Beijing?

    Autumn (September to October) is the most popular time to book a flight to Beijing, as the skies are blue, temperatures are mild and rain is limited. September and October are known as the “Golden Autumn” months due to the beautiful crisp yellow leaves of the maidenhair trees. Another attraction during this time is National Day. This celebration marks the establishment of the Central People’s Government in 1949. On this public holiday, a number of government events take place, as well as concerts and fireworks. If you’re in the area, head over to Tiananmen Square which is decorated for the festivities. Generally speaking, Beijing is dry and windy (and sometimes a little dusty) during spring (April to May), which makes it another great time to book flights to Beijing. In contrast, summer (June to August) and winter (November to March) see weather extremes which put off some tourists. Summer is the rainy season, is extremely hot and can be very busy due to a large number of domestic tourists. Winter, on the other hand, can be incredibly cold with strong winds. If you can cope with these conditions then this is the best time to find a cheap flight to Beijing and discounted accommodation rates. The winter season also hosts the Chinese New Year celebrations, which is widely celebrated and the most important on the lunar calendar. Expect public transport to verge on the chaotic side, due to the majority of people travelling home to celebrate with friends and family. If looking for cheap flights to Beijing, other busy times to avoid include school holidays and public holidays, when Beijing is very crowded.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Beijing if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Beijing on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Beijing?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Hainan Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Beijing.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing?

    Beijing Capital is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Beijing. One-way flights to Beijing Capital typically cost £51, while return flights cost around £143.

  • How much is a return flight to Beijing?

    A return flight to Beijing will typically cost around £503, however they can be found for as little as £240.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Beijing depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Beijing, London offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Beijing Capital have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Beijing Capital can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Beijing Capital?

    Yes. Beijing Capital has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Beijing Capital International Airport Hotel is the closest property to Beijing Capital (0.0 mi away from Beijing Capital).

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