Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Beijing: what you need to know
Adelaide Airport is located in Adelaide. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is two hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
To avoid rushing for your ADL to Beijing flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from ADL to Beijing. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
ADL is about 6 kilometres from central Adelaide. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Beijing? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ADL:
Of all flights departing from Adelaide Airport, 75.6% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Beijing
R 5,320 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Beijing flight. A return flight ticket starts at R 10,067. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to land cheap flights from ADL to Beijing if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Adelaide Airport to Beijing ticket.
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Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Beijing.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to the centre of Beijing takes about 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Adelaide Airport to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Venture beyond Beijing and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks ahead of your flight from ADL to Beijing. If you're travelling during peak season, book even earlier to lock in the best possible deal.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 56 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Once you've hopped off your flight from Adelaide Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your ADL to Beijing flight:
Best time to go to Beijing
Before scheduling your flights from Adelaide Airport to Beijing, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Beijing offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while low season means you'll get cheaper hotel rates and fewer crowds.
Lock in an Adelaide Airport to Beijing flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from ADL to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Explore these hotels once you've booked your flight from Adelaide Airport to Beijing:
Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Beijing itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.
Tai'an is another sought-after destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without visiting Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.