Cheap flights from Sanya to London

The expensive stretch is the winter holiday period, when fares on long-haul routes often climb before easing again. Working back from that peak, December is the cheapest month on the dated fares, with January, February, March, April, September, October and November also available to compare, so a flexible traveller can often do better by shifting away from the holiday weeks. Compare a midweek departure with a weekend one, and book as early as you can once your dates are fixed, since the cheapest seats on connecting itineraries usually go first.

The airline list starts with West Air China and Air Changan, then runs through Shanghai Airlines, Beijing Capital Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Chengdu Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hong Kong Express Airways, Tianjin Airlines and Shenzhen Airlines; every one of them operates a connecting itinerary, so the difference is in schedule, baggage rules and fare family rather than a nonstop option. The facts here name the carriers but not their fare types, so check each ticket for baggage, meals and seat selection before you compare prices.

Arriving late in the day changes the plan, because trains and coaches thin out and a taxi or pre-booked car may be the only easy way into central London from the airport you land at. London City is the closest to the centre, Gatwick and Heathrow are farther out but well connected by rail, while Luton and Stansted sit farther from central London and need a longer transfer by train or coach. Check which of the five airports your ticket names before you travel, and allow extra time if your flight lands after the last frequent service.

Currency

GBP (£)

Power sockets

Type G · 230 V

Language

English

Emergency number

112, 999

Calling code

+44

Internet domain

.uk

Population of London

8.8 M (2021)

Time zone

UTC+00 (Europe/London)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check the passport, visa and entry rules for the United Kingdom before you book, since requirements depend on your nationality.
• Check which London airport your ticket names, because the five airports have very different transfer times.
• Check baggage, meals and seat fees on the fare you choose, since inclusions vary by ticket.
• Check connection times and whether all flights are on one ticket, so a delay does not leave you buying a new fare.
• Check the month and weekday of travel against the price calendar, since December is the cheapest month shown.
• Check how you will reach your hotel if your flight arrives late in the day.