Travelling from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX): what you need to know
Beijing is 13 hours ahead of Washington DC and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your IAD to PKX flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAD and PKX:
Istanbul Airport
Tokyo Haneda Airport
Zayed International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) to Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
At the moment, Rs135,270 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs232,371. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from IAD to PKX, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles Airport is around 40 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport.
Get your holiday off to a relaxed start by staying near IAD. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PKX instead:
Getting from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) to central Beijing
Beijing Daxing Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. The drive time takes around 50 minutes.
It typically takes 45 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Beijing. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your flights from Washington Dulles Airport to Beijing Daxing Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IAD to PKX in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 4ºC then.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored after 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.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.