After a two-year absence, British Airways has announced it will resume flights between the UK and mainland China. Flights to Shanghai will commence on April 23 and Beijing on June 3.
British Airways first flew to China in 1980 and continued to do so until the pandemic. The airline has been working hard to reintroduce these important routes to enable customers to reunite with family and friends.
From April 23, flights will operate daily between London Heathrow and Shanghai Pudong International Airport – flight numbers BA168/BA169. From June 3, flights will operate four times per week between London Heathrow and Beijing Daxing Airport – flight numbers BA88/89.
Schedule:
| Flight Number | Day of week | Departure Airport | Departure Time | Arrival Airport | Arrival Time | |
| London-Shanghai Service from 23rd April 2023 | ||||||
| BA169 | Daily | London Heathrow | 1225 | Shanghai Pudong | 0755^ | |
| BA168 | Daily | Shanghai Pudong | 1100 | London Heathrow | 1825 | |
| London-Beijing service from 3rd June 2023 | ||||||
| BA89 | Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat | London Heathrow | 1505 | Beijing Daxing | 0935^ | |
| BA88 | Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Beijing Daxing | 1120 | London Heathrow | 1730 |
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*Schedule is effective from 23rd April and 3rd June 2023 and subject to operational change and regulatory approval.
Top Copyright Photo: British Airways Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner G-ZBKK (msn 38627) AMS (Ton Jochems). Image: 960012.
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