Cheap flights from London to Xi'an

December prices often climb as holiday travel peaks, while November is the lowest-priced month shown, so flexible travellers should start their search there. From January through September the calendar stays busy, with summer school holidays pushing fares up again even outside the winter peak. Book longer ahead for peak periods, compare midweek and weekend departures, and keep November dates open if the lowest fare matters most.

Every option on this list connects through an intermediate airport, so a lower fare can mean a longer route, an overnight wait or a separate ticket with its own baggage rules. The listed carriers are Etihad Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, AirAsiaX Sdn Bhd, Lufthansa, BA CityFlyer, Qatar Airways, Egyptair, Xiamen Airlines and Asiana Airlines, and no nonstop service is listed for the route. Check what each fare includes before comparing totals, because cabin baggage, checked baggage, meals and seat selection can differ sharply between tickets.

Arriving late can change the whole evening, because fewer public transport options run after the last services and a taxi may be the only practical choice. Xi’an is served by Xianyang Airport, which sits outside the city centre, so allow transfer time by road or rail. Watch for which terminal handles your arrival, keep documents ready for immigration, and leave a wider margin if you must connect onward the same day.

Currency

CNY (¥)

Power sockets

Type A, C, I · 220 V

Language

Putonghua

Emergency number

110, 119, 120

Driving side

right

Calling code

+86

Internet domain

.cn, .中国

Population of Xi'an

13.0 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether checked baggage, meals and seat selection are included before comparing fares.
• Choose your London departure airport with transfer time and onward transport in mind.
• Compare full connection times, including any overnight waits and separate-ticket risks.
• Confirm passport validity and any China entry paperwork before booking.
• Check November dates first, then see how December and summer dates affect the fare.