Cheap flights from London, United Kingdom to Chengdu, China

Flights starting at £495. Choose between Air China, Ryanair, or Thai Airways International to find the best price.

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Cheapest one-way trip

£495

Cheapest round-trip

£640

Average round-trip

£1188

Most popular airline

Air China

One-way trips

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Shenzhen Airlines

£504

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Travelers usually depart from Heathrow, Gatwick, London Stansted, Luton, or London City when they travel from London to Chengdu. Book your trip to arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International, or Chengdu Tianfu International Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Ryanair, Thai Airways International, China Southern Airlines, and easyJet. London and Chengdu have 129 direct flights per week.

Check-in for a flight from London to Chengdu

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during bookingOnline check-in available
Air ChinaCCACAYesNo
RyanairRYRFRNoOpens 24 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight
Thai Airways InternationalTHATGNo0
0
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYesNo
easyJetEZYU2YesOpens 720 days before flight
Closes 2 hours before flight

China COVID-19 travel restrictions

Your trip summary

Most travelers from London, LGW can enter Mainland China, but there are restrictions.

Departure

COVID-19 testing
  • Travel is allowed with restrictions
  • Mandatory COVID-19 test
  • Quarantine is not required
Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for China
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Mandatory health and customs declaration form before arrival

Return

Visa requirements
  • Visitor visa
Forms and documents
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for England
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required
  • Proof of negative pre-departure COVID-19 test results is required

Information is provided as guidance only and accurate at the time of publishing. Always check government websites and airline materials before booking and traveling.

Learn more about COVID-19 restrictions in China in our dedicated Stories article.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from London?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as London and Lisbon, Istanbul, Athens, Tirana, Faro, Bucharest, Málaga, Larnaca, New York, Dubai, Tenerife, Alicante, Rome, Milan, Barcelona, Dublin, Amsterdam, Palma, Majorca, Tel Aviv, Madrid.
What are the most popular routes to and from Chengdu?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Chengdu and Singapore, Taipei, Shenzhen, Hong Kong, Beijing, Sydney, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur, Auckland, Manila, Penang, Bangkok, Manchester, Melbourne, Guangzhou, Vancouver, Düsseldorf, Chiang Mai, Lhasa, Wuhan.
Which airports are there in London?
London is mainly served by Gatwick. But there are other airports nearby, including Heathrow, London Stansted, Luton, London City, London Southend, RAF Northolt.
What airports are near London?
The main airport in London is Gatwick. It is also served by Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Southampton, Cardiff, Bournemouth, Exeter, Humberside, Norwich.
What airports are near Chengdu?
The main airport in Chengdu is Chengdu Shuangliu International. It is also served by Chengdu Shuangliu International, Mianyang Nanjiao, Yibin Caiba, Luzhou Yunlong, Nanchong Gaoping.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between London and Chengdu?
Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between London and Chengdu thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between London and Chengdu can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.
What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?
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Which airlines fly between London and Chengdu?
Currently, you can fly between London and Chengdu with Air China, Ryanair, Thai Airways International, China Southern Airlines, easyJet.
When's the best time to travel between London and Chengdu?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between London and Chengdu, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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