Travelling from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 14 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in London is UTC+0, which is eight hours behind Hong Kong.
Take your pick of 134 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. The 00:15 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest you can take. British Airways operates the last service of the day at 23:40.
Leave enough time to make your HKG to LHR flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Jetting into London (and then exploring more of United Kingdom!) is easy with British Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
British Airways is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
British Airways tops the rankings as the most punctual carrier for HKG to LHR flights, with 91.67% of its services arriving on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between HKG and LHR include:
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Zurich Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rs70,416 is currently the best price for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs150,685. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Score cheap tickets from HKG to LHR by booking seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HKG to LHR by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
HKG's address is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Of the flights that depart from Hong Kong International Airport, 73.04% land on time at their destination.
Hong Kong International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near HKG? If you're catching an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you're coming in on a late Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near LHR:
Hit the road running by picking up a London Heathrow Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Surprice, U-Save or Green Motion and experience the lesser-explored corners of London and beyond.
Reserving your ride from London Heathrow Airport about one week ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to central London
London Heathrow Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central London. Driving there takes about 55 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour.
When to fly to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport is February, while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to London based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in London is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC. Lock in your flights from Hong Kong International Airport to London Heathrow Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 0ºC and 9ºC. Search for cheap tickets from HKG to LHR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of United Kingdom you should also see. About 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in United Kingdom, consider Bristol, about 177 kilometres west of London. Clifton Suspension Bridge, Cabot Tower and Brandon Hill Nature Park are the start of reasons to visit.