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Air China flies from 5 UK airports. At London Heathrow Airport, Air China uses Terminal 2, at London Gatwick Airport, Air China uses North Terminal and at Madrid-Barajas Airport, Air China uses Terminal 1. The full list of airports and terminals is below, along with the most asked questions.
Air China terminals at a glance
| Airport | Terminal |
|---|---|
| London Heathrow Airport (LHR) | Terminal 2 |
| London Gatwick Airport (LGW) | North Terminal |
| Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD) | Terminal 1 |
| Munich Airport (MUC) | Terminal 1 |
| Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) | Terminal 1 |
Most asked about Air China
Q:Which UK airports does Air China fly from?
A: Air China operates from 5 UK airports, including London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, Madrid-Barajas Airport, Munich Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Terminal details for each airport are listed on this page.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at London Heathrow Airport?
A: At London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Air China departs from Terminal 2. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at London Gatwick Airport?
A: At London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Air China departs from North Terminal. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at Madrid-Barajas Airport?
A: At Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Air China departs from Terminal 1. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at Munich Airport?
A: At Munich Airport (MUC), Air China departs from Terminal 1. Always double-check your terminal on your boarding pass or the live departure boards before you travel, as airlines can occasionally move.
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Air China Fleet
Aircraft types and individual aircraft operating Air China flights, with typical seating and average age.
Fleet Types
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| Registration | Type | Seats | Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| B-6130 | Airbus A330-243 | - | - |
| B-6132 | Airbus A330-243 | - | - |
| B-5978 | Airbus A330-343 | - | - |
| B-8383 | Airbus A330-343 | - | - |
| B-8577 | Airbus A330-343 | - | - |
| B-8579 | Airbus A330-343 | - | - |
| B-1081 | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-1082 | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-1083 | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-1085 | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-1086 | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-307A | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-307C | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-308C | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-321M | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-321N | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-322H | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-322Y | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-322Z | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-326Y | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-327V | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-328Q | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-329K | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32AL | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32AS | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32CA | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32CE | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32D3 | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32DL | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32DM | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32DN | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-32EZ | Airbus A350-941 | - | - |
| B-2485 | Boeing 747-89L | - | - |
| B-2486 | Boeing 747-89L | - | - |
| B-1266 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-1282 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-1428 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-1429 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-1430 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2031 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2033 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2035 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2036 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2038 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2039 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2040 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2047 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2086 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2087 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2088 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2089 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-2090 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-7869 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-7952 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-7973 | Boeing 777-39L(ER) | - | - |
| B-1368 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-1431 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-1466 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-1591 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-7800 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-7832 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-7877 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-7878 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-7898 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
| B-7899 | Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner | - | - |
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Common Questions About Air China
Q:Which UK airports does Air China fly from?
A: Air China operates from 5 UK airports including London Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport, Madrid-Barajas Airport, Munich Airport and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. You can find detailed terminal information for each airport above.
Q:Which terminals does Air China use?
A: Terminal assignments vary by airport. For example, at London Gatwick Airport, Air China operates from North Terminal. Always check the terminal information above or your booking confirmation for your specific flight.
Q:How early should I arrive for a Air China flight?
A: We recommend arriving at least 2-3 hours before your Air China flight, depending on whether it's domestic or international. Check with Air China for specific check-in requirements.
Q:Does Air China always use the same terminal?
A: Generally yes, Air China typically uses the same terminal at each airport for operational efficiency. However, at larger airports like Heathrow, terminal assignments can occasionally change due to operational requirements. Always verify your terminal on your booking confirmation and check for any updates on the day of travel.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at London Gatwick Airport?
A: At London Gatwick Airport (LGW), Air China operates from North Terminal. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at London Heathrow Airport?
A: At London Heathrow Airport (LHR), Air China operates from Terminal 2. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at Madrid-Barajas Airport?
A: At Madrid-Barajas Airport (MAD), Air China operates from Terminal 1. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at Munich Airport?
A: At Munich Airport (MUC), Air China operates from Terminal 1. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.
Q:Which terminal is Air China at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport?
A: At Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Air China operates from Terminal 1. Always check your booking confirmation for your specific flight details.
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