Oneworld member British Airways is offering a non-stop first class deal from London to Beijing starting at just £2,598 (~€3,028). This deal includes 3×32 kg checked luggage and all the first class perks. Departures are available between October to March 2025.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days. It will forward you to British Airways with your selected flight dates.
You will fly non-stop from London Heathrow to Beijing Daxing Airport with British Airways’ Boeing 787. The outbound flight takes 12 hours, while the inbound flight takes around 13 hours.
British Airways First Class
British Airways’ first class is not as glamorous as its Middle Eastern or Asian competitors. On the other hand, it’s often offered for prices that are not very far from what others charge for business class. All tickets include a 3x 32 kg baggage allowance, access to first class lounges (where available) and exquisite catering.
The seats are 1.98 m long and also more spacious than those in the new business class Club Suite. However, there are only doors in the latest product on board a few of the Boeing 777 planes. Depending on the type of aircraft, the cabin consists of 8 to 14 first class seats.
You can find relevant reviews below:
- Review of British Airways’ first class in a Boeing 787 at One Mile at a Time
- Review of British Airways’ first class in an Airbus A380 at You have been upgraded
- Review of British Airways’ first class in an Airbus A380 at The Points Guy
Search & Book
This deal doesn’t have an expiration date, but a minimum stay of five days or a Saturday overnight stay, and a maximum stay of twelve months applies. Departures are available between October and March 2025.
You can find suitable dates using our calendar above or with the help of Google Flights. We recommend booking directly on British Airways’ website.
Miles & Points
This ticket is issued in booking class A. Here are the miles and points you can earn from this deal:
- 45,838 Award Miles + 25,466 Elite Qualifying Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 25,466 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 25,466 Points on Finnair Plus
- 25,466 Avios + 420 Tier Points on British Airways Executive Club
- 25,466 Avios on Aer Lingus AerClub
- 25,466 Avios + 1,150 Elite Points on Iberia Plus
- 15,280 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 15,280 AsiaMiles + 180 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 15,280 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
- 15,280 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 15,280 Points + 20 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 15,280 Avios + 104 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 15,280 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 15,280 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
Destination
Information & Tips for China
China is the most populous and the third largest country in the world, so naturally, there is a lot to see. The most touristically important cities are the capital of China, Beijing and the financial and trade center Shanghai.
Best Time to Travel
Since the country is vast and extends over several climate zones, there is no best travel time for China. China is connected to Europe through numerous direct flights and the travel time is about 11-13 hours. Flights to China can be found for less than 400€ throughout the year, and there are also often excellent Business Class fares.
A general advice is that travel should be avoided during the Chinese national holidays, which span over the first two weeks of October. During these time tourist destinations are overcrowded with Chinese tourists on their domestic vacation.
Visa for China
Most European citizens will need a visa to enter China.
You can apply for a tourist visa at a Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) in your country. There you’ll hand in your visa application personally and can pick it up again after a few days. There is no faster and cheaper way.
Alternatively, you can apply for a visa by mail. The processing time will be up to two weeks, and you’ll have to pay for extra for shipping.
There are also so-called Visa services available that sometimes offer a faster (and maybe even cheaper) way to get your Visa. Check local sites to find out more.
Finding the Best eSIM Plan
We’ve compared various eSIM providers, such as eSIM4Travel, RedteaGo, and Textr. To see which plan is best for your travel needs, and which network offers the best coverage, feel free to read our detailed guide:
The Best eSIM Plans for China 🇨🇳 Compared
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Information & Tips for Beijing
China’s capital Beijing is full of historically and contemporary important buildings. Most of them concentrate arround Tian’anmen square – which is sorrounded by government buildings and the entrance to the Forbidden City, the palace that hosted China’s emperors for more than 500 years. Beijing itself is full of attraction that take weeks to discover, but the fun doesn’t end there. Just a 90-minute bus ride away is The Great Wall at Badaling, the best known section of the Great Wall of China.
The Best Time to Visit
Beijing is located in a continental climate zone and is known for its hot, humid summers and its harsh, cold winters. Therefore, the best times to visit are from late March through May and late August through November.
Please be aware that during the Chinese National holidays, usually two weeks after October 1st, the city is overcrowded with Chinese tourists and should be avoided.
From the airport to the city
Beijing Capital Airport, the second busiest worldwide, is very well-connected by public transport. It is served by a regular subway line and an express rail way to the edge of the city centre, which takes 20 Minutes and costs about €3 one way. Further, there are 18 bus lines to different parts of the city (costing €3-5). Of course, taxis are an option as well. A trip to the city centre costs around €12-15, but often take over an hour.
It is not possible to rent a car in China without a Chinese drivers licence.
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Thank you, Carlos.