Flying from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN): What you need to know
When organising your flight from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN), you'll have a good choice of airports to leave from. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure options. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).
The timezone in Xining is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Xining Caojiabao Airport is located in Xining.
To ensure you get on your flight from London to XNN, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for cheap flights from London to XNN departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
LHR is about 31 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 55 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to London Heathrow Airport? If you've booked an early flight from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport. Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) is one of the options between London Gatwick Airport and XNN.
You can reach LGW from central London in about 1 hour 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes to travel the 80 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to XNN flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, London Gatwick Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 69.26%.
Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your London to Xining Caojiabao Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Flights that depart from STN arrive at their destination on schedule 64.73% of the time.
About Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN)
Consider booking a hotel close to XNN if you're catching a late flight from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
The street address for XNN is G6 Jingzang Expressway Exit.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN)
Rs127,987 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport. Return flights start from Rs205,155. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from London to XNN, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest London to Xining Caojiabao Airport tickets across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. February is the quietest month to go to Xining. July is when most people book flights from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport (XNN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your London to XNN flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Xining, with temperatures ranging from 11ºC to 26ºC.
January has temperatures of between -17ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Xining
Start your Xining trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Xining Caojiabao Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Qinghai Plateau and Lilac Garden are just two of the major attractions to add to your Xining must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Huangshui Forest Park.
Explore more of China
Lanzhou is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Xining. Around 177 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Gansu Provincial Museum, Little West Lake and 西关里.
Wuwei is another sought-after destination in China and is around 161 kilometres north of Xining. No journey is complete without experiencing 雷台公园-汉墓, 雷台汉文化陈列馆 and 凉州金塔灌顶寺.
