Flying from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 10 hours 30 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing seven hours ahead of Paris.
Flights from CDG to PEK start at 12:25 — the earliest with Air China. The last departure is at 23:20 with Air France. Overall, there are 19 weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CDG to PEK flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air China offers direct flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Beijing — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
Air China is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Air China is the most punctual carrier operating CDG to PEK flights. A dependable 88.66% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Stopovers between CDG and PEK include:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Handy information about Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of all flights leaving Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, 65% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport from central Paris, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near CDG. Whether you have an early flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Reserve a hotel close to PEK if you're catching a late Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Go beyond Beijing and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Beijing Capital Airport a few weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your travel date.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport to central Beijing has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Beijing in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CDG to PEK sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another favourite destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without seeing Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.




