Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB): what you need to know
Harbin's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Harbin eight hours ahead of London.
Give yourself enough time to make your LHR to HRB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between LHR and HRB include:
Daxing International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport flight is 380 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 538 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to HRB if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
When it comes to London Heathrow Airport's on-time performance, data shows 68.18% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
Consider staying in a hotel near HRB if you're catching a late London Heathrow Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) to central Harbin
HRB is located at Yingbin 1st Rd.
From Harbin Taiping International Airport, Harbin is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Harbin based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Harbin is July, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC (59ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Harbin Taiping International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -27ºC (-17ºF) and -9ºC (16ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to HRB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Harbin is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 241 kilometres south-west of Harbin, a visit to Changchun will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like South Lake Park, Forest Scenic Area, South of Nanhu Park, Changchun City and Museum of the Imperial Palace of Manchukuo.
Jilin is another essential stop in China and is around 209 kilometres south of Harbin. No trip is complete without experiencing Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park, 雾凇长廊 and 东门大吉星空主题文创夜市.