How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian?

Airlines like Air China and China Eastern fly from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10m. London Gatwick Airport and Dalian are separated by a distance of 5283 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian round-trip?

Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Dalian, with prices starting at £453. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at £462 and £482, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Dalian ranges from 0.0 - 160.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Dalian when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Dalian, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -3.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian?

Air China, China Eastern and China Southern are the most popular airlines when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian.

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

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Dalian from London Gatwick?

Dalian (DLC), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Gatwick to Dalian. 3 airlines have flights to Dalian from London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Dalian should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day.

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

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

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Round-trip from	£459
One-way from	£285
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£640

Air China
2/11-9/11
2 total stops
40h 20m total
London to Dalian

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China Southern
27/10-31/12
1 total stop
32h 55m total
London to Dalian

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12:35-08:55

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Dalian

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10:40-22:55

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Dalian

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£599

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Mon 2/11

10:40-13:30

1 stop18h 50m

Dalian

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15:45-15:35

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10:40-13:30

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09:30-07:20

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

Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian on Cheapflights.

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

Zhengzhou (CGO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £471.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 32m.

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

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 34m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dalian

See what other customers who have flown with Air China,China Southern, andChina Eastern from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air China

7.5

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166 reviews

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guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

Kayak does not have service in china thus no reminder email or even access to the kayak account to see the itinerary.. missed the flight.. also air china app requires a local phone number to register.. yep.. they consider themself international airliner but does not allow anyone outside china to use the app.

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Air China

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guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

China Southern

7.4

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Air China

7.5

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guoliang,May 2026

PEK - LAX

China Eastern

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Air China

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Dalian from London Gatwick?
Dalian (DLC), located 4.6 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from London Gatwick to Dalian. 3 airlines have flights to Dalian from London Gatwick on a regular basis. Booking flights from London Gatwick to Dalian should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from London Gatwick per day.
How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian?
Airlines like Air China and China Eastern fly from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian in about 18h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10m. London Gatwick Airport and Dalian are separated by a distance of 5283 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian round-trip?
Flying on China Eastern is currently your cheapest option to Dalian, with prices starting at £453. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Southern and Air China, with the lowest prices starting at £462 and £482, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Dalian that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Dalian flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Dalian?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Dalian.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Dalian?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Dalian 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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China Eastern	Cheapest£453	Average£503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
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Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Dalian on Cheapflights.

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Zhengzhou (CGO) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £471.

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

Flights via Beijing (PEK) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 32m.

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

Flights via Guangzhou (CAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 34m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Dalian

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