Flying from Paris to Beijing: what you need to know
Planning your flight from Paris to Beijing begins with finding the best airport to start your holiday. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) are the main terminals in Paris.
Step off your plane in Beijing at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
The average duration of a direct Paris to Beijing flight is 10 hours 30 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing seven hours ahead of Paris.
The most popular route for flights from Paris to Beijing is from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK). You can select from 19 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from CDG to PEK is the 12:25 Air China option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last scheduled departure is at 23:20 with Air France.
Leave plenty of time to catch your Paris to Beijing flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Beijing
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The best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Paris to Beijing is August. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
You can book a direct flight from Paris to Beijing departing from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Begin your journey at CDG and touch down at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK).
Air China is a popular airline that offers direct Paris to Beijing plane tickets from CDG.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Paris to Beijing flight. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
After a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Paris to Beijing or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
64% of flights taking off from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport land at their destination on time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Get the most out of your holiday with a stopover on your Paris to Beijing flight. Visit family or friends or tick another city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Paris Orly Airport and Beijing:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rome Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
ORY is around 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your flight from Paris to Beijing? Check in to a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Paris Orly Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 79%.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA)
Lock in a ticket from Paris to Beijing departing from Paris Beauvais Airport (BVA) with a stop or two. Popular stopovers between BVA and Beijing include:
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Vienna Airport (VIE)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BVA is roughly 72 kilometres from central Paris. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Paris to Beijing flight without having to rush. These hotels near Paris Beauvais Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights land without delays. At BVA, that figure is 71%.
Paris Beauvais Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 26 kilometres. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Beijing. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Beijing and check out places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, book your ride from Beijing Capital Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to the day of travel.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
As soon as your flight from Paris to Beijing has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Beijing is approximately 40 kilometres from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 45 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Paris to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Paris to Beijing. August is the most popular month for a trip to Beijing. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Paris to Beijing ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Paris to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Paris to Beijing:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should be on every Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the southeast, popular attractions include Hai River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another sought-after destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without seeing Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.
