Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 9 hours 45 minutes.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
Choose from 20 weekly London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. The 17:40 departure with Air China is the earliest you can take. Air China operates the last service of the day at 22:40.
To ensure you get on your LHR to PEK flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air China has direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Beijing — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Air China.
With an impressive 87.27% of services arriving as scheduled, Air China has the best on-time record for LHR to PEK flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LHR and PEK:
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How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
C$491 is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. A return flight starts at C$763. These fares may change depending on demand.
Book five months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from LHR to PEK.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 68.18% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
To reach London Heathrow Airport from central London, it takes about 55 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near LHR:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these options near PEK:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that are off the usual tourist route. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to the day of travel.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport to central Beijing has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Beijing. If you're after a quieter vibe, go in February.
When reserving your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, consider the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to PEK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Tai'an is another well-known destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without a visit to Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.