Travelling from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport (LGW): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Beijing. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) out of here.
Book a direct Beijing to London Gatwick Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 5 minutes.
London Gatwick Airport is located in London. The city operates on the UTC+0 timezone and is eight hours behind Beijing.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) is the most popular route, with 5 direct services each week. You can travel from PEK to LGW on Air China's 2:30am departure.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to LGW. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like June. 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)
Fly without interruptions from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nonstop flights from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) can be booked from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport with Air China. This top carrier operates services from PEK.
Air China is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PEK to LGW.
Among carriers on this route, Air China has the highest percentage of on-time landings.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Beijing to LGW leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
PEK is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these stays near Beijing Capital International Airport:
80% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport reach their destination on time. With its strong performance rating, delays are unlikely when taking off from PEK.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Tick a new place off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport, check out these options when departing from Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You can arrive at PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Beijing to LGW flight? Kick back in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 89% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Have a late flight from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near LGW and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride around three weeks ahead of your Beijing to London Gatwick Airport flight.
Getting from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to central London
Central London is roughly 40 kilometres from London Gatwick Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do some research ahead of time.
It takes around 1 hour 20 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
$530 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport. Return flights start from $1,165. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Beijing to LGW. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Beijing to London Gatwick Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
July is when most people book flights from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Plan your visit to London in September for a quieter experience.
Book a Beijing to LGW plane ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
Start your London trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to London Gatwick Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben are leading attractions which should be on every London itinerary.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
Birmingham is just one of the many cities in the United Kingdom waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of London. Around 193 kilometres away to the northwest, its top attractions include Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre and Bournville Experience.
Around 177 kilometres west of London, Bristol is another favourite stop in the United Kingdom. Start your sightseeing at Banksey, Clifton Suspension Bridge and Bristol International Balloon Fiesta.