Cheap flights Ireland to China from £381

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly from Ireland to China?

The cheapest time of year to fly from Ireland to China is usually November and costs around £381. If you're not sure when you want to go, and November doesn't work for you, we can help. Just take a look at prices for the rest of the year and you can quickly plan a trip that suits your budget.

Q: How much is the cheapest flight ticket to China from Ireland?

The cheapest flight ticket we've found from Ireland to China is £381. This flight departs on the Tuesday, 11 November 2025. If this flight doesn't suit you, there's lots more to choose from. Take a look at different dates and prices to find the right flight for you today.

Q: How long is a flight to China from Ireland?

The flight from Ireland to China takes 10 hours and 8 minutes on average.

Q: What is the cheapest airline that flies to China from Ireland?

The cheapest airline flying to China from Ireland is Etihad Airways. Flights cost around £381. Discover cheap flights from Ireland to China.

Q: Which airlines fly from Ireland to China?

Hainan Airlines is the only airline flying to China.

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Where in China will you fly to from Ireland?

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Cheapest flight found	£294
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	10 hrs, 8 mins
Most popular airline	Hainan Airlines
Average flights per week	6

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The cheapest flight deals from Ireland to China

Hong Kong.£294 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Wed, 23 Jul.Return flight with SWISS.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Dublin on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Hong Kong Intl.Inbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Hong Kong Intl on Wed, 23 Jul, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £294, select.

Beijing.£381 per passenger.Departing Tue, 11 Nov, returning Tue, 18 Nov.Return flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Dublin on Tue, 11 Nov, arriving in Beijing Daxing.Inbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Beijing Daxing on Tue, 18 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £381, select.

Shanghai.£411 per passenger.Departing Sat, 8 Nov, returning Sat, 22 Nov.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Dublin on Sat, 8 Nov, arriving in Shanghai Pudong.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Shanghai Pudong on Sat, 22 Nov, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £411, select.

Chengdu.£426 per passenger.Departing Thu, 22 May, returning Sat, 7 Jun.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Dublin on Thu, 22 May, arriving in Chengdu Tianfu International.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Chengdu Tianfu International on Sat, 7 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £426, select.

Shenzhen.£429 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Sep, returning Wed, 17 Sep.Return flight with Hainan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Dublin on Tue, 16 Sep, arriving in Shenzhen Bao'an International.Inbound indirect flight with Hainan Airlines, departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International on Wed, 17 Sep, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £429, select.

Fuzhou.£437 per passenger.Departing Tue, 20 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with Air France and KLM.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Dublin on Tue, 20 May, arriving in Fuzhou.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Fuzhou on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Qingdao.£437 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Jun, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Dublin on Thu, 5 Jun, arriving in Qingdao.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Qingdao on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

Guangzhou.£437 per passenger.Departing Mon, 2 Jun, returning Mon, 9 Jun.Return flight with KLM.Outbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Dublin on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Guangzhou.Inbound indirect flight with KLM, departs from Guangzhou on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Dublin.Price includes taxes and charges.From £437, select.

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Flights from Ireland to China: FAQs

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How to find cheap flights from Ireland to China

Looking for flight tickets from Ireland to China? Return flight tickets start from £381 and one-way flights from Ireland to China start from £236

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