Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing, China from £281

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — BJS
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Beijing

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Beijing (BJS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£478

One-way from

£281

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£581

Good round-trip deal

£431 or less

Good one-way deal

£290 or less
Air China
  • Air China
  • 2/11-11/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 10m total
  • London to Beijing
12/2
  • 12/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • London to Beijing
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Beijing (BJS).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London Gatwick to Beijing (BJS).

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Beijing
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Beijing. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 September 2025.

Sun 2/1111:40LGW - PKX
1 stop23h 50mAir China
Thu 11/1220:35PKX - LGW
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Deal found 1/9£478
Mon 22/911:15LGW - PEK
1 stop24h 15mAir China
Mon 13/1002:50PEK - LGW
Nonstop10h 45mAir China
Deal found 1/9£478
Mon 3/1110:05LGW - PEK
1 stop22h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 18/1100:50PEK - LGW
1 stop16h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 31/8£479
Mon 3/1111:40LGW - PKX
1 stop23h 50mAir China
Thu 11/1220:35PKX - LGW
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Deal found 1/9£480
Fri 3/1011:15LGW - PKX
1 stop25h 15mAir China
Sun 12/1020:35PKX - LGW
1 stop17h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/8£482
Mon 22/911:15LGW - PEK
1 stop24h 15mAir China
Sun 19/1002:50PEK - LGW
Nonstop10h 45mAir China
Deal found 30/8£482
Tue 28/1011:40LGW - PKX
1 stop23h 50mAir China
Wed 5/1120:35PKX - LGW
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Deal found 31/8£483
Wed 1/1012:35LGW - PEK
Nonstop10h 05mAir China
Tue 14/1002:50PEK - LGW
Nonstop10h 45mAir China
Deal found 31/8£484
Fri 21/1111:40LGW - PKX
1 stop23h 50mAir China
Sat 6/1220:35PKX - LGW
1 stop18h 20mAir China
Deal found 30/8£486
Mon 29/912:35LGW - PEK
Nonstop10h 05mAir China
Mon 6/1020:30PEK - LGW
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Deal found 31/8£486
Wed 1/1012:35LGW - PEK
Nonstop10h 05mAir China
Wed 8/1020:30PEK - LGW
1 stop17h 25mAir China
Deal found 31/8£487
Mon 3/1111:40LGW - PEK
1 stop23h 35mAir China
Wed 19/1121:00PEK - LGW
1 stop17h 55mAir China
Deal found 31/8£488

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Gatwick

Fly to

Beijing

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Mon 22/9

11:15-18:30

1 stop24h 15m

Beijing Capital

Mon 13/10

02:50-06:35

Nonstop10h 45m

£478

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Thu 2/10

11:25-18:45

1 stop24h 20m

Beijing Capital

Sat 11/10

02:50-06:35

Nonstop10h 45m

£478

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

10:05-16:15

1 stop22h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 18/11

00:50-09:10

1 stop16h 20m

£479

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Tue 28/10

11:40-19:30

1 stop23h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 5/11

20:35-06:55

1 stop18h 20m

£483

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

12:35-05:40

Nonstop10h 05m

Beijing Capital

Tue 14/10

02:50-06:35

Nonstop10h 45m

£483

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Sun 9/11

11:40-19:30

1 stop23h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Fri 28/11

20:35-06:55

1 stop18h 20m

£486

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:05-07:15

1 stop37h 10m

Beijing Capital

Thu 5/3

00:50-22:35

1 stop29h 45m

£487

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:05-07:15

1 stop37h 10m

Beijing Capital

Tue 3/3

00:50-16:10

1 stop23h 20m

£487

LondonBeijing

LGW - PEK

LGWPEK

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:05-07:15

1 stop37h 10m

Beijing Capital

Wed 4/3

00:50-16:10

1 stop23h 20m

£487

LondonBeijing

LGW - PKX

LGWPKX

London Gatwick

Sat 22/11

11:40-19:30

1 stop23h 50m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Sat 6/12

20:35-06:55

1 stop18h 20m

£487

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to BJS?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Beijing. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing

Explore weekly flight availability from Gatwick to Beijing. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 1 September 2025.

The most flights from LGW to BJS are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 85% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Shenzhen (SZX) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £457.

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 08m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Beijing

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Beijing. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Beijing. Reviews last updated 1 September 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air China and China Eastern from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Comfort

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Comfort

7.0

Food

7.0

Overall

7.3

Entertainment

6.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

7.9

Reviews

1 / 1
10.0
Excellent

Vanina,Jun 2025

LHR - PEK

Very good but something happened with my flight # my booking had a 22.40 departure only to find out when check in that I was booked on the 20.40 flight so I had to run through a short connection. Never k we why this happened.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

    There are many flights that can get you from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing in 18h 10m. Fly via Air China, Turkish Airlines, or China Southern to get the fastest option. There are 5096 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Beijing. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing round-trip?

    Air China, at £465, was found to be the cheapest airline from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing.. This flight start at 20% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

    On average you can expect to pay £958 for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing. The cheapest flight overall is £244 while the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Beijing Daxing Intl) is currently priced at £454.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Beijing that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Beijing flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Beijing?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Beijing.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Beijing?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Beijing by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing (average of £566). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Beijing in July is currently the most expensive (average of £908). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Gatwick to Beijing

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ChinaCheapest£465Average£734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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