Two carriers are battling for customers on a specific route – that’s what’s called a fare war. And those competitions almost always result in great prices for customers. Just like now: LOT and Finnair are trying to underbid each other on their routes from Budapest and Prague to Beijing in China. Consequently, business class tickets are currently available for prices starting around only €1,222.
- LOT from Prague at €1,222 (~HUF 476,717)
- Finnair from Prague at €1,308 (~HUF 510,266)
- LOT from Budapest at €1,256 (~CZK 30,543)
- Finnair from Budapest at €1,386 (~CZK 33,704)
Star Alliance member LOT is generally offering lower prices. Although Finnair has better flight times. And some may prefer the onboard product. In any case: availability is great, except for July and August.
The routings are no big surprise. If you’re flying Finnair, your trip will include a layover in Helsinki. LOT will have you change aircraft in Warsaw. Both carriers offer a decent business class product. Finnair might have a slightly better option for those traveling alone. Check out the following reviews for more information:
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The fare rules for both deals read almost identical – as if one airline had copied them from the other. Tickets will be sold until January 27th, and the deal is valid for trips commencing between February 10th and November 30th. Even the blackout dates are the same:
- June 19th through August 23rd
Both fares will require a minimum stay of 5 days or the night from Saturday to Sunday, and you can spend up to one month in China before returning to Europe.
Use Google Flights (instructions) to find the best available flights. Once you’ve settled for a date, you can either visit LOT or Finnair on their online presence. Or you can have our Travel Dealz flight search compare prices that OTAs will offer.
Mileage
LOT
All tickets will be issued in booking class F. The earning rate will be somewhere between 100% and 150%. See what the trip from Prague via Warsaw can get you:
- 15,446 Award Miles + 480 Points on Miles&More
- 13,918 Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 12,288 Miles on Turkish Airlines Miles&Smiles
- 9,880 Miles on Asiana Club
- 9,742 Miles on Aegean Miles+Bonus
- 9,630 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 9,278 Award Miles + 1,550 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 9,278 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 9,278 Miles on EVA Infinity MileageLands
- 9,278 Miles on Copa ConnectMiles
- 9,278 Miles on Singapore KrisFlyer
- 9,278 Miles on TAP Miles&Go
- 9,278 Award Miles + 4,640 Tier Miles on Avianca LifeMiles
- 9,278 Miles on ANA Mileage Club
- 9,278 Miles on Egyptair Plus
- 9,278 Points + 1,856 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
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Finnair
Booking class is I. Consequently, you will be credited with 125% on most Oneworld frequent flyer programs. Finnair Plus can even get you 200%:
- 14,218 Miles on Royal Jordanian Royal Club
- 14,218 Avios + 2,370 Tier Points on The British Airways Club
- 14,218 Avios + 3,200 Elite Points on Iberia Plus 2025
- 11,848 Avios + 84 Qpoints on Qatar Privilege Club
- 11,848 Miles on American AAdvantage
- 11,848 Miles on SriLankan FlySmiLes
- 11,848 Miles on Alaska Mileage Plan
- 9,478 AsiaMiles + 140 Club Points on Asia Miles
- 9,478 Miles on Royal Air Maroc Safar Flyer
- 9,478 Points + 22 Elite Points on Malaysia Airlines Enrich
- 9,478 Award Miles on LATAM Pass
- 6,634 Miles on Japan Airlines Mileage Bank
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Information & Tips for Beijing
Beijing, China’s capital, is home to major historical sites like the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven, the Summer Palace, and nearby sections of the Great Wall. The local currency is the Chinese yuan (CNY), and mobile payments via apps like WeChat Pay or Alipay are more common than cash or cards. Prices vary—public transport and local food are inexpensive, while hotels and tourist areas can be more costly. The weather includes hot, humid summers and cold, dry winters, with spring and autumn offering milder, more comfortable conditions.
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