Flying from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Beijing is four hours ahead of Dubai and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from 21 weekly Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. The 00:10 departure with Air China is the earliest flight you can take. Emirates operates the latest service of the day at 11:00.
To ensure you catch your DXB to PEK flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like December, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Jetting into Beijing (and then discovering more of China!) is a breeze with Emirates. This popular carrier has direct flights from Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Emirates is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Emirates is the most punctual carrier operating DXB to PEK flights, with 70.94% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between DXB and PEK:
Chongqing Airport
Almaty Airport
Karachi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Rs86,987 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs160,755. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to PEK, book your journey five months ahead of your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from DXB to PEK.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)
71% of flights taking off from Dubai Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Dubai Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near DXB:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Consider booking a hotel close to PEK if you're catching a late Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Venture beyond Beijing and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your chances of securing the best deal by booking early. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital Airport several weeks in advance is a good move.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Beijing. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. To skip the crowds, visit Beijing in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Dubai Airport to Beijing Capital Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from DXB to PEK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Beijing, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Journey around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading attractions. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.