The Great Wall without the summer crowds, blossom in the imperial gardens and Peking duck for less than a London takeaway.
Royal Jordanian flies from London to Beijing from £371 return, with a stop in Amman. The dates fall between March and May 2027, spring in Beijing, and a checked bag is included.
✈️ The Deal
- From: London Stansted or Heathrow, United Kingdom
- To: Beijing Capital, China
- Airline: Royal Jordanian
- Stops: 1 stop in Amman
- Price: £371 - £412 return
- When: March - May 2027
Example dates:
11/03/2027 - 29/03/2027
17/05/2027 - 31/05/2027
06/05/2027 - 24/05/2027
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On the March dates you leave Stansted at 14:45, change planes in Amman after 1h45 and land in Beijing at 14:35 the next day. On the way home the connection in Amman is about 12 hours, long enough to see the city. In May the stop is about 12 hours in both directions. The Economy Value fare includes a cabin bag and a checked bag. UK passport holders can get a Jordanian visa on arrival if they want to leave the airport, and China allows UK citizens 30 days visa-free.
💰 How far does your money go?
A pint in London now costs £6-7. In Beijing, a bowl of hand-pulled noodles costs £2-3, a bottle of Tsingtao from a corner shop under £1 and a subway ride about 40p. A proper Peking duck dinner for two, with pancakes and sides, comes to about £30.
☀️ The Weather
Spring is one of the best times to visit Beijing. March is still cool, with highs of 12-13°C and nights near freezing. April warms up to 20°C, with blossom in the parks and palace gardens, and May reaches 26°C with long, dry, sunny days.
🏨 Where to Stay
From a hutong hostel to a five-star tower, Beijing covers every budget.
Peking Station Hostel · 9.0/10 · From £25/night
Dorm beds and private rooms close to the centre, ideal if you'd rather spend on food and sights.
Happy Dragon Alley Hotel · 9.1/10 · From £54/night
A converted hutong courtyard near the Forbidden City, walking distance to Tiananmen and the Lama Temple.
Hyatt Regency Beijing Wangjing · 9.2/10 · From £100/night
Five-star comfort in Wangjing, with a spa, a pool and easy subway access to the centre.
⏱️ Making the most of your layover in Amman
With about 12 hours in Amman on the way home, you can get out of the airport and see the city. Queen Alia airport is about 35 km from the centre, around 40 minutes by taxi.
Private Amman tour with street food: The Citadel, the Roman Theatre and downtown Amman with a licensed guide, plus stops for falafel and knafeh.
Amman day or night sightseeing: A private driver and guide around the highlights, timed around your flight.
If you'd rather rest:
Mariam Hotel · 8.6/10 · From £36/night
A family-run hotel in Madaba, the closest town to the airport, about 20 minutes away.
Salome Hotel · 8.8/10 · From £37/night
A quiet, friendly base in Madaba with a short taxi ride back to the terminal.
🎯 What to Do
Beijing is six centuries of emperors, a wall you can see from the hills and the best duck in the world.
Forbidden City and Mutianyu Great Wall: The imperial palace in the morning and the restored Mutianyu section of the wall in the afternoon, with an optional toboggan ride down.
Temple of Heaven and Summer Palace: Where emperors prayed for good harvests, then the lakes and pavilions of their summer retreat.
Lama Temple and the hutongs: Beijing's largest Tibetan Buddhist temple and a rickshaw ride through the old alleys.
Peking duck dinner: Crispy duck carved at the table and wrapped in thin pancakes with cucumber and plum sauce.
🗺️ Where to Go From Here
China's high-speed rail network makes Beijing a launchpad, not an endpoint.
Xi'an: Home to the Terracotta Army, about 4h30 by bullet train or 2 hours by air. Search flights
Shanghai: The Bund and the skyline of Pudong, about 4h30 by bullet train or 2h15 by air. Search flights
Datong: The Hanging Temple and the Yungang Grottoes, about 2 hours by train from Beijing.
Chengde: The former imperial summer resort, under 1h30 by train and far quieter than the capital.
£371 return from London to Beijing, with a checked bag and a free afternoon in Amman. Spring dates go first: book before the fare moves.
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