Flying from London to Yiwu Airport (YIW): What you need to know
The timezone in Yiwu is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of London. Yiwu Airport is located in Yiwu.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from London to YIW. 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.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from London to YIW. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
LHR is about 24 kilometres from central London. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from London to Yiwu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, data shows 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). It's a key transfer point for flights from London to Yiwu Airport (YIW) out of London Gatwick Airport.
LGW is around 48 kilometres from central London. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to YIW flight:
London Gatwick Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 82% of flights taking off from here arrive right on target.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your London to Yiwu Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near London Stansted Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
STN has an on-time performance rate of 80%. This means most of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your trip is smooth and easy.
About Yiwu Airport (YIW)
If you're arriving on a late flight from London to Yiwu Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YIW:
You'll find YIW at W Ring Rd..
Getting from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to central Yiwu
Yiwu Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Yiwu. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Yiwu Airport is Rs101,545. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs180,585. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from London to YIW, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
Affordable London to Yiwu Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from London to Yiwu Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from London to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from London to Yiwu Airport (YIW). February is when most people visit Yiwu. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
The warmest month in Yiwu is August, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 38ºC. Book your London to YIW plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from London to Yiwu Airport in January when temperatures are between -2ºC and 13ºC.
More about Yiwu
Start your Yiwu trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Yiwu Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your visit to Yiwu won't be complete without checking out the sights. Highlights you can't miss include Old Station 1970 Cultural and Creative Park, Dishuiyan Scenic Spot and Futian Wetland Park.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Yiwu. Around 257 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Around 225 kilometres north of Yiwu, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
