Travelling from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): What you need to know
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is Beijing's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) taking off from here.
Take off on a direct Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 11 hours 25 minutes.
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is six hours behind Beijing.
Choose from 3 direct services each week between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). This is the busiest route, with Air China offering a 2:30am departure from PEK to ATH.
Your flight from Beijing to ATH won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with Air China. This leading airline operates services from PEK.
The majority of passengers prefer to book seats with Air China between PEK and ATH.
Air China takes the top spot for on-time performance. An exceptional 88.24% of its departures on this route complete the journey on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to ATH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PEK arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Beijing Daxing International Airport and ATH:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
PKX is about 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to ATH flight:
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 87% of them arriving within the expected time frame.
About Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Reserve a hotel close to ATH if you're catching a late flight from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
For the best deal, reserve your ride around three weeks ahead of your Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight.
Getting from Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Athens. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Currently, Rs87,394 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs144,337. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Beijing to ATH. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). July is the most popular month to visit Athens. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in January.
When booking your Beijing to ATH plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Athens, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 37ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport in January when temperatures are between 4ºC and 14ºC.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
You'll find plenty of things to do in Athens when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Acropolis of Athens followed by The Parthenon and Erechtheion.
Explore more of Greece
Athens is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Greece just waiting to be discovered. About 225 kilometres northwest of Athens, a trip to Larisa will keep your itinerary busy. Start with attractions like Larissa Ancient Ruins, Municipal Art Gallery of Larissa and The Church Of St. George.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Greece, consider Kalamaria, about 306 kilometres north of Athens. Macedonian Tomb Park, Kalamaria Marina Recreational Park and Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum are among its highlights.