Flying from London to Daxing International Airport (PKX): What you need to know
London has numerous airports to take off from. Explore your departure options from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) when planning your flight from London to Daxing International Airport (PKX). Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY) are the city's other main bases.
Expect to be in the air for 10 hours 5 minutes. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Daxing International Airport flight.
Daxing International Airport is located in Beijing. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Daxing International Airport (PKX) is the busiest route, with 7 direct services every week. You can travel from LHR to PKX on China Southern Airlines's 9pm departure.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from London to PKX.
In high season, allow for longer wait times and show up earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international trips.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from London to Daxing International Airport (PKX) can be booked from this terminal.
China Southern Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from London to Daxing International Airport jetting out of LHR.
The most frequently booked airline between LHR and PKX is China Southern Airlines.
China Southern Airlines takes the lead in punctuality. A dependable 85.96% of its departures on this route arrive as scheduled.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from London to PKX leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LHR is around 31 kilometres from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel near London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Daxing International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Daxing International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and PKX are:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
LGW is about 80 kilometres from central London. It takes 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? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to PKX flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
You can reserve a flight ticket from London to Daxing International Airport (PKX) leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) is a major connection point.
The journey time to STN from central London is around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Daxing International Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of STN is 64.73%. In other words, that's how often flights from this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Have a late flight from London to Daxing International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near PKX and shut your eyes sooner:
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Currently, Rs112,656 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Daxing International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs190,569. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from London to PKX if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest London to Daxing International Airport tickets across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from London to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Daxing International Airport (PKX). July is the most popular month to visit Beijing. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Book a London to PKX flight ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Daxing International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Beijing right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from London to Daxing International Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Forbidden City, 西湖 and Temple of Heaven are highlights which should feature on every Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen Beijing. Around 80 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Haihe River, Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle.
Around 153 kilometres east of Beijing, Tangshan is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at 唐山海昌海洋馆, Tangshan Museum and Earthquake Memorial Hall.