Travelling from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Beijing's main airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) taking off from either of these.
Around 4 hours is the typical travel time on a direct Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport flight.
Beijing and Dali City (where Dali Fengyi Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
The busiest route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU), with 14 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from PEK to DLU is the 6:25am Air China service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 2:30pm with Air China.
To ensure you get on your flight from Beijing to DLU, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. After checking in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can take a direct flight from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You'll find a direct flight from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport with Air China. This top airline operates departures from PEK.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air China from PEK to DLU.
The most punctual carrier on this route is Air China. Its services land without delay 75.65% of the time.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PEK land on schedule 80% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Consider beginning your travels from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). You can book a direct Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) plane ticket from this popular hub.
From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to DLU are available with China Eastern Airlines.
China Eastern is the top choice for passengers flying from PKX to DLU.
Want the most on-time carrier? Go with China Eastern. 86.55% of its flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Dali Fengyi Airport touch down as planned.
You can get to PKX from the centre of Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to travel the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before catching your Beijing to DLU flight? Check in to a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your break officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Most flights that depart Beijing Daxing International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 89%.
About Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU)
Reserve a hotel close to DLU if you have a late flight from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport. Select one of these options and end the night sooner:
The street address for DLU is Airport Rd..
Getting from Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU) to central Dali City
From Dali Fengyi Airport, central Dali City is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport is $150. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $439. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Beijing to DLU. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport (DLU). October is when most people visit Dali City. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in February.
Before locking in your Beijing to DLU plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Dali City, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 26ºC (79ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dali City
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dali City right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Dali Fengyi Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Dali Taihe Zui Cang'er Cultural Park, Qingbi Creek and Foreigner Street are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Dali City itinerary.
Explore more of China
Kunming is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dali City. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Yunnan-Tibet Road, Guandu Ancient Town and Shilin Square.
Lijiang is another must-experience destination in China and is around 137 kilometres north of Dali City. No trip is complete without visiting Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley.
