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

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There are 5 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)planeLHR - PEK
    13h 1m
    ¥2,647–8,556

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

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    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 25m
    ¥2,258–8,569

  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
    16h 19m
    ¥2,703–8,744

  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
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)planeLGW - PEK
    14h 12m
    ¥3,004–4,404

  5. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Beijing Daxing International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)planeLGW - PKX
    3. Take the train from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Caoqiaotrain
    17h 41m
    ¥2,415–7,217

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration11h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket¥2,891Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

Air China, Tianjin Airlines, and Hainan fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) twice daily.

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