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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Forbidden Cityby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Forbidden City by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane LHR - PEK
    13h 9m
    ¥2,534–6,541

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)plane plane LHR - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain train
    13h 31m
    ¥2,139–7,051

  3. Fly London City Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane LCY - PEK
    16h 21m
    ¥4,708–12,375

  4. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)plane plane LGW - PEK
    14h 16m
    ¥2,489–35,217

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket¥4,032Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,188.1 km
  • Duration: 13h 9m

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, England and Forbidden City, China?

Air China flies from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) twice daily.

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