Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Xianyang International Airport (XIY): what you need to know
Xi An's timezone is UTC+8, making Xi An eight hours ahead of London.
Your LGW to XIY flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Xianyang International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between LGW and XIY:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Xianyang International Airport flight is 281 €. A round-trip fare is currently 438 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
It's often best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LGW to XIY. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Xianyang International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from LGW to XIY.
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Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Of the departures from London Gatwick Airport, 69.26% touch down on time at their destination.
London Gatwick Airport is around 80 kilometres from central London. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to LGW? If you're boarding an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Xianyang International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Gatwick Airport to Xianyang International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near XIY instead:
Pick up a Xianyang International Airport rental car and explore parts of Xi An that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, book your vehicle from Xianyang International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your day of departure.
Getting from Xianyang International Airport (XIY) to central Xi An
The street address for XIY is Airport Ave.
Xianyang International Airport is approximately 40 kilometres from central Xi An. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
When to fly to Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
The quietest month for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Xianyang International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Xi An based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Xianyang International Airport for July if you'd like to explore Xi An during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from LGW to XIY in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Xi An, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel about 467 kilometres south-west to Nanchong to tick off its top sights. From 小西街 to 六合丝博园 and Yinxiang Jialingjiang Wetland Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 434 kilometres east of Xi An, Zhengzhou is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with 海浪湾亲子乐园, 郑州世纪欢乐园 and 熊熊亲子乐园.