How long is the flight from Ireland to China?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and KLM can get you from Ireland to China in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 55m. The distance between Ireland and China is about 5814 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in China ranges from 30.0 - 260.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit China when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to China, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Can I find deals for flights from Ireland to China that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Ireland to China?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Ireland to China?

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

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Ireland to China. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 September 2026.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Ireland to China that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 September 2026.

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Round-trip from	£435
One-way from	£240
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£550
Good round-trip deal	£406 or less
Good one-way deal	£262 or less

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37h 25m total
Ireland to China

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Thu 29/10

09:45-11:10

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Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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£259

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19:15-06:05

1 stop26h 50m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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£264

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DUB Dublin - SHA Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

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11:00-09:35

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00:00-17:00

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09:10-06:05

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Shanghai Pu Dong

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00:00-17:00

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£290

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DUB Dublin - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

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Dublin

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Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

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£319

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DUB Dublin - PEK Beijing Capital

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09:50-11:20

2 stops18h 30m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£342

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DUB Dublin - PKX Beijing Daxing Intl

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Dublin

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14:05-00:20

3 stops51h 15m

Beijing Daxing Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£350

DublinShanghai

DUB Dublin - PVG Shanghai Pu Dong

DUBPVG

Dublin

Fri 2/10

06:30-05:20

1 stop15h 50m

Shanghai Pu Dong

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£370

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DUB Dublin - CAN Guangzhou Baiyun

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Dublin

Mon 12/10

06:25-06:20

1 stop16h 55m

Guangzhou Baiyun

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£383

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Ireland to China?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £536). Flying from Ireland to China in March is currently the most expensive (average of £714). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IE to CN?

When flying from Ireland to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Ireland to China delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Ireland and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Hainan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ireland to China?

The best time to book flights from Ireland to China is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ireland to China, such as Hainan Airlines,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Hainan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

71 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

Hainan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

71 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

71 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,732 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

71 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

Etihad Airways

7.3

Good

1,537 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

71 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

China Eastern

7.3

Good

243 reviews

Hainan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

71 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2025

CAN - PEK

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How long is the flight from Ireland to China?
Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and KLM can get you from Ireland to China in just under 17h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 6h 55m. The distance between Ireland and China is about 5814 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Ireland to China that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Ireland to China flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Ireland to China?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Ireland to China.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Ireland to China?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Ireland to China 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 Ireland to China?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Ireland to China (average of £536). Flying from Ireland to China in March is currently the most expensive (average of £714). 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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Find hourly flight availability from Ireland to China. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 September 2026.

When flying from Ireland to China, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How often are flights from Ireland to China delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Ireland and China have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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

Over the past year, Hainan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Ireland to China?

The best time to book flights from Ireland to China is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing China

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Ireland to China, such as Hainan Airlines,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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How long is the flight from Ireland to China?

Can I find deals for flights from Ireland to China that include hotel bookings?

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