Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE): what you need to know
The timezone in Hefei is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London.
To ensure you get on your LHR to HFE flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between LHR and HFE:
Daxing International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport flight is Rs122,836. A round-trip ticket is currently Rs167,868. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from LHR to HFE, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LHR to HFE.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
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 complete their journey on time.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)
If you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near HFE:
Getting from Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE) to central Hefei
You'll find HFE at Xinqiao Ave..
Hefei Xinqiao Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from the centre of Hefei. Driving there takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Hefei Xinqiao Airport (HFE)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Hefei based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Hefei is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC and 34ºC. Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Hefei Xinqiao Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to HFE in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 11ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Hefei. Around 402 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include The Bund Sightseeing Avenue, Yu Garden and Shanghai Tower.
Around 306 kilometres south-west of Hefei, Wuhan is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Yellow Crane Tower, East Lake and Hubei Provincial Museum.
