Cheap flights to Asia

How long is the flight to Asia?

Flights from London (All airports) to Beijing International Aiport – 10 hours 10 minutes

Flights from Manchester to Dubai Intermational – 7 hours 10 minutes

Flights from Birmingham to Venice – 13 hours 15 minutes

Flights from Glasgow to Dubai International – 7 hours 20 minutes

Which airlines operate flights to Asia?

Due to the vast size and popularity of Asia, there are too many airlines to list. However a few of the main ones that operate flights to Asia are Jetstar Asia Airways, Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. Of course there are many more than shouldn’t be dismissed, and depending on where in Asia you are travelling to could be a better option for you. Virgin and British Airways offer reasonable pricing for their flights to Asia, where as Emirates provide luxury travel for a higher price, but again it depends entirely on where you are visiting. Compare a few together and weigh up which airline offers you the cheapest flights to Asia with the best benefits. It’s worth signing up for any free special memberships which offer you air miles back as the long-haul flight could save you money in the future!

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

Beijing Capital International Airport:

China’s busiest airport is about 25km from the city, and because it’s China’s biggest airport there are ample travel options to choose from. The easiest one is to get a taxi straight from the airport. If you agree a price before you get in you’ll save yourself getting ripped off at the other end of the trip. Also if there are 3 or 4 of you, a taxi is definitely the better option as splitting the fare makes the cost more than manageable. There is also a metro line that runs to Dongzhimen, from here you can change to another line or grab a taxi to your next stop.

Dubai International Airport:

Once your flights to Asia have dropped you off in one of the most luxurious countries currently going, you’ll be glad to know the airport is only 4km from the city. There a few options you can choose, depending on whether your hotel provides transfers in with the package. You can get a shuttle bus straight from the airport, it runs every 20 or 30 minutes and is a very convenient way to travel. Other than that there are taxi’s, trains, buses and shuttles that can carry you to your final destination.

Tokyo Haneda Airport:

Haneda airport is the 3rd busiest in Asia, serving over 60 million passengers per year. It’s around 30 minutes away from Tokyo, and there are several options to get to and from the airport. There is the Tokyo monorail, Keikyu Railways, taxi services and buses. The buses run almost 24 hours a day and some go directly to some of the busiest hotels. You can take the monorail directly from the airport, although understanding what line goes where can be slightly confusing at first.

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