Traveling from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY): What you need to know
London's main base, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), is where many great vacations begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY).
Expect to be traveling for 11 hours. On average, that's the time it takes for a direct London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport flight.
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is located in Xi An. The city is in the UTC+8 timezone and is eight hours ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. You can get from LHR to XIY on Tianjin Airlines's 9:50pm departure.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from London to XIY.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in London
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
You can take a direct flight from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
You can book a direct flight from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport with Tianjin Airlines. This popular airline offers services from LHR.
The preferred choice for passengers flying between LHR and XIY is Tianjin Airlines.
With a reliable 83.33% of services arriving on schedule, Tianjin Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from London to XIY that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between LHR and XIY include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
LHR is around 24 kilometers from central London. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Have an early flight from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to London Heathrow Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of London Heathrow Airport, 78% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Break up your flight from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some top stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and XIY include:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
You can arrive at LGW from central London in approximately 1 hour 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to travel the 48 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your London to XIY flight? Relax in a hotel near London Gatwick Airport before your break officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Most flights that leave London Gatwick Airport land at their destination right on cue. It maintains a strong on-time performance rate of 82%.
London Stansted Airport (STN)
STN is around 56 kilometers from central London. Driving from the city center to the airport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 45 minutes.
Make catching an early London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these hotels near London Stansted Airport and get to your check-in counter with time to spare:
STN has an on-time performance rating of 80%. This means the majority of its flights arrive at their destination on schedule and your trip runs like clockwork.
About Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near XIY instead:
The address for XIY is Airport Ave.
Getting from Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is around 40 kilometers from central Xi An. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport is AED 1,378. For a return flight on this route, the best price is AED 2,601. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from London to XIY, book your plane ticket 11 months before your departure date.
April is when you're most likely to land a bargain on a London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (XIY). February is the most popular month to visit Xi An. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
Lock in a London to XIY plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Xi An to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January has temperatures of between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Xi An
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Xi An right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from London to Xi'an Xianyang International Airport:
Bell Tower of Xi'an and Drum Tower of Xi'an are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Xi An must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Fortifications of Xi'an.
Explore more of China
Xi An is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. Around 274 kilometers west of Xi An, a trip to Tianshui will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Qimulin Mountain, Yuquan Temple and Tianshui Shenjin Mountain Provincial Forest Park.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in China, head for Shiyan, roughly 274 kilometers southeast of Xi An. Niutoushan Forest Park, Huawurenjian Sceneic Area and Longquan Temple are highlights.