Travelling from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the main airports in Beijing.
Approximately 11 hours 3 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport.
London Heathrow Airport is located in London. The city operates in the UTC+0 timezone and is 8 hours behind Beijing.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is the most popular route. There are 40 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Air China at 16:15. Choose the first PEK to LHR departure with British Airways at 11:20 if you want to get going earlier.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Beijing to LHR.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart from this terminal.
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport with Air China. This top airline operates services from PEK.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for flights from Beijing to LHR leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
PEK is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)? Browse the fares jetting out of Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Air China operates direct flights from Beijing to LHR out of PKX. Book your preferred aisle seat and arrive at your destination without any detours.
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport, here's where you can stop when setting off from Daxing International Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to PKX from central Beijing in around 1 hour and 3 minutes. The airport is approximately 56 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Beijing to LHR? Kick back in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your vacation officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near LHR instead:
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
From London Heathrow Airport, London is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 57 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour and 1 minute if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
C$400 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport. Return flights start from C$869. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure flight tickets from Beijing to LHR.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
February is the quietest time of year to travel to London. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for London. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Beijing to LHR during then and you can expect temperatures of between 11ºC and 26ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about London
After booking your flight from Beijing to London Heathrow Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring London:
One of the best ways to get a feel for London is to check out its top attractions. Some highlights include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
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