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How to get fromCharing Cross to Forbidden Cityby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Charing Cross to Forbidden City by plane or train

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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)planeLHR - PEK
    13h 28m
    ¥2,943–8,308

  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)planeLHR - PKX
    2. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
    13h 52m
    ¥2,354–4,321

  3. Fly London City Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)planeLCY - PEK
    15h 35m
    ¥4,167–17,091

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

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)planeLGW - PEK
    13h 55m
    ¥3,067–4,606

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Beijing Capital International Airport

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)planeMAN - PEK
    16h 9m
    ¥2,717–6,611

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

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration9h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket¥3,381Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charing Cross, Greater London, 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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