Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA): what you need to know
Shantou's timezone is UTC+8, making Shantou eight hours ahead of London.
To ensure you catch your LHR to SWA flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from London Heathrow Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHR and SWA include:
Daxing International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
361 € is the lowest price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight. Return flights start from 617 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to SWA if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that depart London Heathrow Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
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 catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your break off to a hassle-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
If you're landing on a late London Heathrow Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near SWA:
Getting from Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA) to central Shantou
Jieyang Chaoshan Airport to central Shantou has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
When to fly to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport (SWA)
The quietest month for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport is February, while July is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Shantou based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Shantou is August, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from London Heathrow Airport to Jieyang Chaoshan Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHR to SWA sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Guangzhou is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Shantou. Around 354 kilometres away to the west, its top attractions include Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Shenzhen is another sought-after destination in China and is around 290 kilometres west of Shantou. No journey is complete without seeing Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.