Travelling from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX): what you need to know
Sanya is eight hours ahead of London and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your LHR to SYX flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LHR and SYX:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
406 € is the best price for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flight. Return flights start from 497 €. These prices may change based on availability and demand.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LHR to SYX. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport.
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Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Of all flights leaving London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to London Heathrow Airport from central London, it'll take about 55 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour.
Taking an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays close to LHR:
Arriving at Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late London Heathrow Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SYX instead:
Go beyond Sanya and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Sanya Phoenix International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your chances of snagging the best possible rate by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Sanya Phoenix International Airport several weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX) to central Sanya
SYX is located at Fenghuang Rd.
From Sanya Phoenix International Airport, Sanya is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Sanya Phoenix International Airport (SYX)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Sanya. If you're after a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Sanya Phoenix International Airport for June if you want to go to Sanya during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC (77ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LHR to SYX in January. Temperatures average between 15ºC (59ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Zhanjiang is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Sanya. Around 354 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Jinsha Bay Beach, Techeng Island and Zhanjiang Museum.
Around 209 kilometres north of Sanya, Haikou is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Baishamen Park, Holiday beach and Century Park.