How many flights depart from China to United Kingdom on average per day?

22 flights are operational daily from China to United Kingdom as of August 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 01:00, with 36% of flights per day taking off in the morning.

How often are flights from China to the United Kingdom delayed?

Historically, on average around 17% of flights between China and United Kingdom have experienced a delay on any given week. The average delay length over the past 12 months has been 208 minutes.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from China to United Kingdom?

Hainan Airlines, XiamenAir, and China Southern are the most popular carriers operating from China to United Kingdom

Which airline has the best punctuality record on China to the United Kingdom flights?

According to our data, China Eastern have had the fewest delays on this route over the last 12 months, with about 13% of their flights experiencing any sort of delay.

What is the most punctual flight time for China to the United Kingdom flights?

Generally, flights departing in the morning tend to experience fewer delays. Flights departing at night have, in the past, seen delays more frequently in comparison.

How long is the flight from China to United Kingdom?

The flight from China to United Kingdom depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Shanghai (a popular airport in China) to London Heathrow Airport (the most popular airport in United Kingdom), then the flight time is 12h on average. If you fly from Qingdao (another popular airport in China) to London Heathrow Airport, then the average flight time is 12h 05m.

Which airlines fly to United Kingdom?

Hainan Airlines, China Southern and Air China are the top three most popular airlines that fly to United Kingdom from China according to our data. Hainan Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to United Kingdom. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to United Kingdom on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from China to United Kingdom on average per week?

The number of flights available between China and United Kingdom is 158 per week as of August 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 15% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday is statistically the day of the week that experiences the fewest delays on this flight route. Thursday has historically seen more delays on average compared to the rest of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from China to United Kingdom?

Prices for flights from China to United Kingdom are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from China to United Kingdom?

As of August 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from China to United Kingdom.

How old do you have to be to fly from China to United Kingdom?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from China to United Kingdom.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to United Kingdom?

The required travel and health documents for your United Kingdom trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at United Kingdom. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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21:00 - 20:40PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

31h 40m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

18:10 - 18:55LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£405Finnair

Thu, 26 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

08:50 - 18:35SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl-LHR London Heathrow

17h 45m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

21:30 - 21:50LHR London Heathrow-SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

16h 20m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

£425China Southern

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

21:00 - 15:15PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

26h 15m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

18:10 - 18:55LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£438Finnair

Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

06:55 - 18:35PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

19h 40m1 stop Guangzhou Baiyun

21:30 - 22:50LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

17h 20m1 stop Beijing Daxing Intl

£440China Southern

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

20:50 - 17:05PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

27h 15m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

10:20 - 18:25LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

25h 05m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£464Finnair

Sun, 4 Oct - Mon, 19 Oct

21:00 - 17:00PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LHR London Heathrow

28h 00m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

18:10 - 18:55LHR London Heathrow-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

16h 45m1 stop Helsinki-Vantaa

£467Finnair

Mon, 23 Nov - Sun, 29 Nov

17:30 - 07:20PEK Beijing Capital-STN London Stansted

44h 50m2 stops Shenzhen Budapest Ferenc Liszt Intl

07:25 - 05:40STN London Stansted-PEK Beijing Capital

15h 15m1 stop Milan Malpensa

£473Multiple Airlines

Sun, 13 Sep - Sun, 20 Sep

20:30 - 06:30PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-LGW London Gatwick

18h 00m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

17:00 - 12:40LGW London Gatwick-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

35h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£497China Eastern

Fri, 4 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

19:45 - 19:10PKX Beijing Daxing Intl-LGW London Gatwick

30h 25m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

21:55 - 00:30LGW London Gatwick-PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

19h 35m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£497China Eastern

Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

02:25 - 06:55PVG Shanghai Pu Dong-LGW London Gatwick

12h 30mdirect

11:05 - 06:30LGW London Gatwick-PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

11h 25mdirect

£498Air China

Thu, 3 Dec - Sat, 2 Jan

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07:25 - 20:00CAN Guangzhou Baiyun-LHR London Heathrow

19h 35m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

22:00 - 20:10LHR London Heathrow-CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

15h 10m1 stop Chongqing Jiangbei Intl

£521Multiple Airlines

Wed, 19 Aug - Wed, 16 Sep