Flying from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Check out your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when organizing your flight from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the other main bases in the city.
Shantou is eight hours ahead of London. Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is located in Shantou, which operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from London to SWA.
With more travellers during high season, it's a good idea to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow extra time for delays.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to SWA. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Located around 31 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Split up your flight from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and SWA are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
LGW is around 80 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to SWA flight:
When it comes to flight punctuality, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Stansted Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations as expected. At STN, that rate is 64.73%.
About Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near SWA instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is C$548. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$801. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to SWA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.
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The best time to fly from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
July is the most popular month for flights from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA). Visit Shantou in February for a more low-key escape.
The warmest month in Shantou is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your London to SWA flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Shantou
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Shantou right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from London to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Shantou when you're ready to go sightseeing. Start exploring at Shantou Old Town followed by Beishan Bay and Longhu Beach Tourist Resort.
Explore more of China
Shantou has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 290 kilometres west of Shantou, a visit to Shenzhen will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.
If there's time to check out another corner of China, head for Hong Kong, about 290 kilometres south-west of Shantou. Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak are the start of reasons to visit.
