Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Xianyang International Airport (XIY): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport is 10 hours 10 minutes.
Xi An's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Xi An eight hours ahead of London.
Every week, there are four London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as early as possible, go for the 22:00 Tianjin Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 22:00 with Tianjin Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your LHR to XIY flight.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Xi An (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch with Tianjin Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport.
Tianjin Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Tianjin Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LHR to XIY flights, with 66.67% of its services arriving as planned.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between LHR and XIY:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Daxing International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
R 7,113 is currently the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 10,945. These prices can change based on availability.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from LHR to XIY.
April is the cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LHR to XIY.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of the departures from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take around 55 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Have an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near XIY:
Pick up a Xianyang International Airport rental car and discover parts of Xi An that most visitors tend to miss. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Xianyang International Airport at least a few weeks ahead to get the best possible rate. If you're going away during a peak period, it's smart to book even earlier.
Getting from Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
The address for XIY is Airport Ave.
Xianyang International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Xi An. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
April is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Xi An in April.
Lock in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Xianyang International Airport for July if you want to visit Xi An during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LHR to XIY in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Nanchong is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Xi An. Around 467 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include 小西街, 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park.
If you're ready to explore another side of China, consider Zhengzhou, about 434 kilometres east of Xi An. 海浪湾亲子乐园, 郑州世纪欢乐园 and 熊熊亲子乐园 are among the biggest draws.