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You book your flights separately, but we've already worked out the sensible way to do it — here are our recommended routes, airlines and timings for this trip.
Our China & Yunnan's Diversity tour begins in Beijing and ends in Shanghai, so we recommend an open-jaw (multi-city) booking:
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London Heathrow flies direct to both Beijing and Shanghai.
You'll fly into Beijing and home from Shanghai.
Carriers we recommend
Air China
Direct from Heathrow to Beijing to begin, a strong choice for this open-jaw.
British Airways or China Eastern
Direct from Shanghai back to Heathrow for the return.
Cathay Pacific
A one-stop via Hong Kong into Beijing and out of Shanghai, with excellent service and your bags checked through.
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Fly into Beijing and home from Shanghai (open-jaw).
The direct flights are around 10–12 hours; a one-stop via Hong Kong adds a little time.
Do book it as an open-jaw rather than a return to one city.
Typical economy return fares are around £650–£1,200 per person for the open-jaw.
We must stress that this is indicative only, with fares often rising closer to the departure date, always subject to availability and change.
On the way out: Do check the visa or visa-free transit rules before you book — we're happy to advise. A daytime arrival into Beijing helps with the seven- or eight-hour time difference.
On arrival: We'd suggest a night in Beijing to settle in before a busy first day of sightseeing.
Coming back: You depart from Shanghai's Pudong, which is large, so do allow time; and do confirm the open-jaw, Beijing in and Shanghai out.
Extend the trip: A Hong Kong stopover pairs well on the way home.
International flights are booked separately and booked directly with the airline. The recommendations on this page are guidance to help you choose; fares are indicative and subject to availability and change. We don't sell flights or guarantee fares.
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