Flying from Venice to Beijing: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your trip from in Venice. Explore your options departing from Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) or Treviso Airport (TSF) when booking your flight from Venice to Beijing.
Hop off your plane in Beijing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Beijing is seven hours ahead of Venice and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you make it on your Venice to Beijing flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Venice to Beijing
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Venice to Beijing flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your plane ticket from Venice to Beijing.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from Venice to Beijing by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Venice to Beijing flights.
Flying from Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
Located around 8 kilometres from the centre of Venice, VCE can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Venice to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Venice Marco Polo Airport:
When it comes to Venice Marco Polo Airport's on-time performance, 75.29% of flights complete their journey on time.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
With public transport, you can travel from central Venice to TSF in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 26 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Venice to Beijing? Relax in a hotel near Treviso Airport before your break officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
70% of all departures from Treviso Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is approximately 26 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Venice to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Go beyond Beijing and explore places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks before your trip to get the lowest price. If you're travelling during peak season, it's wise to book your Venice to Beijing flight even earlier.
PEK is situated at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Venice to Beijing has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is approximately 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near PKX. Unwind after your Venice to Beijing flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Venice to Beijing. April is the most popular month to travel to Beijing. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Book a Venice to Beijing ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap flights from Venice to Beijing around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Venice to Beijing, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Beijing must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Beijing has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
