Cheap Flights to Hangzhou

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Cheapest in	November	Best time to find cheap flights, 7% potential price drop
Average price	£457	Average for round-trip flights in June 2020
Round-trip from	£636	From London to Hangzhou

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Are there currently restrictions on travel to Hangzhou related to COVID-19?

Yes, there are currently restrictions on flights to Hangzhou along with the rest of China. Before you book or search for flights, consider the following restrictions: China has restricted entry and transit to all travelers except Chinese nationals, Hong Kong, Macau, or Taiwan passport holders, and travelers with diplomatic, service, courtesy or C visas, or visas issued after March 28, 2020. Travelers arriving at PEK will be given a PCR test and quarantined for 14 days at a designated location in Beijing. Travelers arriving at Shanghai Pudong (PVG) or Shanghai Hongqiao (SHA) must undergo Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) and a 14-day quarantine in designated places for medical observation. Airline crew with a layover at the above airports must undergo NAT inside the passenger terminal, then self-isolate at their hotel temporarily before acquiring the NAT results. Airline crew arriving at the above airports will be quarantined after their last shift, and must self-isolate in crew hotels during shift breaks. Travelers arriving at Guangzhou (CAN) or Shenzhen (SZX) who live in or have been in France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Spain, or the United States in the past 14 days must undergo 14-day quarantine at home or in designated places for medical observation. All passengers arriving at SZX will have a PCR test. Travelers arriving at XMN will be quarantined for medical observation at designated hotels for 14 days at their own expense. This does not apply to travelers under 18 years old or above 70 years old, pregnant women, and travelers suffering from illness, who must apply for permission to undergo a 14-day quarantine at home.. If you are looking to book a trip to Hangzhou and are outside of the restricted areas, please take the proper precautions and stay informed about travelling during COVID-19.

Cheapest prices for Hangzhou flights by month

January

£365

February

£454

March

£402

April

£384

May

£406

June

£469

July

£625

August

£637

September

£380

October

£378

November

£383

December

£465

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Hangzhou. Flying to Hangzhou in August will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the best time to fly to Hangzhou?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

LON - HGH Price	£365 - £869
HGH Temperature	8 - 34 °C
HGH Rainfall	58 - 213 mm

Peak season in Hangzhou runs from March to May and September to November. Weather is optimal (not too hot, not too cold), but crowds are dense and flights and accommodation will be more expensive. Hangzhou’s two rainy seasons are from late June to early July, and in August and September. Visiting during this time is still an option, but be prepared with umbrella and ponchos. The best time to visit Hangzhou if you want to save on flights, train tickets and accommodation is in December and January, where there are fewer crowds and the temperature drops.

When is the best time to book a flight to Hangzhou?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Hangzhou, you should look to book at least 35 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Hangzhou?

At the moment, Monday is the most economical day to take a flight to Hangzhou. Thursday is likely to be the most costly.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Hangzhou trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.

City overview

Hangzhou has the reputation for being one of the most beautiful cities in China, and rightly so. The biggest draw card for the area is West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Hangzhou’s most popular attraction. A visit to the city wouldn’t be complete without getting out onto the lake, which can be done in a variety of ways. Cruise boats go out regularly and visit the islands in the lake with night tours and private tours available, and paddle boats are also an option. There are also many paths around the lake for walking or biking. The best time to visit is on weekdays however, as weekends can get very busy.

In addition to West Lake there are several other things to see and do in Hangzhou. Three interesting museums worth a visit include the Hangzhou Cuisine Museum where visitors can get a look at hundreds of lifelike replicas of local dishes, the National Silk Museum where you can see how silk is produced, and the National Tea Museum which offers a detailed look at how tea gets from the field into the cup. Visitors who are particularly interested in tea can go to Meijiawu Tea Plantation, about 20 minutes outside of Hangzhou. Here you can see how tea is cultivated, roasted and packaged, and of course try some tea during the visit.

Other noteworthy attractions to consider include Qinghefang Ancient Street, a pedestrian street filled with shops, teahouses, and food stalls; Linyin Temple, one of the oldest temples in Hangzhou; and Prince Bay Park. Hangzhou is also a good destination for shopping, in particular it’s a great place to pick up silks and teas, two items the city is well known for.

Getting around Hangzhou

Hangzhou is well serviced by public transportation and getting around by bus is the easiest option. There are also convenient tourist buses that make it easy to get around the lake and to various sites and museums in and around the lake. Tourist bus circles the lake.

Getting from the Airport to the City

The best way to get into the city from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) is via shuttle bus. Busses operate to and from the airport from a variety of stops around the city. The journey takes around an hour. Taxis are also an option but generally cost more than the bus.