Travelling from Amman to Beijing: what you need to know
Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Amman. Queen Alia International Airport (AMM) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Amman to Beijing jetting off from here.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major gateways.
Beijing is six hours ahead of Amman and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Amman to Beijing flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Amman to Beijing
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Amman to Beijing flights if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Amman to Beijing across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Flying from Amman
Queen Alia International Airport (AMM)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing Amman to Beijing flights departing from Queen Alia International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Central Amman to AMM is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 45 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Need a handy hotel near Queen Alia International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Amman to Beijing, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Queen Alia International Airport maintains a strong on-time performance, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from AMM arrive on schedule 85.48% of the 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 about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Amman to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Venture beyond Beijing and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
As soon as your flight from Amman to Beijing has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is approximately 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Amman to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the busiest month for flights from Amman to Beijing. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Beijing in February.
Before locking in your Amman to Beijing tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap flights from Amman 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
After booking your flight from Amman to Beijing, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Beijing must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you should also see. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Tai'an is another essential stop in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without visiting Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
