Cheap flights from London to Xian

Q: What are the cheapest airlines?

China Southern Airlines, Tianjin. These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Xian.

Q: Can I fly direct to Xian?

Tianjin. You can fly non-stop from London to Xian with these airlines.

Q: What airlines fly indirectly?

China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific. These airlines fly from London to Xian, but you’ll have at least one layover.

Q: How long is the flight?

10 hrs 25 mins. This is the shortest flight time from London to Xian.

from as little as £506

12 nights in Xian, departing London Heathrow on 23 / Sep / 2025 with China Southern Airlines (price found 43 hours ago)

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What are the cheapest airlines?

China Southern Airlines
Tianjin

These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from London to Xian.

Can I fly direct to Xian?

Tianjin

You can fly non-stop from London to Xian with these airlines.

What airlines fly indirectly?

China Southern Airlines
Cathay Pacific

These airlines fly from London to Xian, but you’ll have at least one layover.

How long is the flight?

10 hrs 25 mins

This is the shortest flight time from London to Xian.

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Today alone, Netflights has searched over 537 flights. 23 / Sep / 2025 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the London/Xian route. There are around 147 flights on any given week from the UK to Xian and the cheapest month to fly right now is September.

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Key facts about Xian

Currency

Chinese yuan

Language

Chinese

Timezone

8 hrs ahead of GMT

How to get cheap flights from London to Xian

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Book cheap flights from London to Xian with Netflights. We scan all 147 of the weekly flights going via Xian, so that you can compare them in one place. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, simply adjust the filters to widen your search.

The most popular airlines for this route are China Southern Airlines & Cathay Pacific, while London Heathrow (LHR) is the most popular departure airport in the city. But when you fly is just as important as where you fly from. Search by month to find out when flights are at the priciest and their cheapest.

Last-minute deals can be cheaper, but it's risky. It's best to book flights to Xian in advance to avoid disappointment. Flights from London to Xian generally take about 16 hrs 5 mins.

Today, we’ve scanned 537 flights, to help you see all the options for your trip to Xian. Once you’ve chosen your flight, why not check out our deals on accommodation and car hire? You’ll find lots of hotels in China, including some close to the airport – perfect if you're arriving late or leaving early.