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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Barcelona to Beijing? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Barcelona to Beijing flights are currently cheapest in February.

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Alternative Barcelona to Beijing routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Barcelona to Beijing? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Barcelona to Beijing: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 5,292
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time11 hrs, 17 mins
Most popular airlineTAP Air Portugal
Average flights per week32

Finding cheap flights from Barcelona to Beijing: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Beijing: Beijing Capital and Beijing Daxing.
The best price we found for a return flight from Barcelona to Beijing is R 9,692. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 17 minutes is the average flight time from Barcelona to Beijing.
TAP Air Portugal, Air China and Shenzhen Airlines fly direct from Barcelona to Beijing.
As of May 2025, there are 16 flights per week flying from Barcelona to Beijing.
The cheapest month to fly from Barcelona to Beijing is usually May 2025.
If you're flying from Barcelona Airport, the cheapest airport near Beijing is Beijing Daxing – which is 44.8 km away from the centre of Beijing. We've found flights into this airport from R 9,692.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Barcelona Airport to Beijing on Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 17 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Beijing but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Beijing is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 19°C. July is typically the warmest month in Beijing, when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in January. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -12°C. The rainiest month is July.
Currently, China Southern and Air China offer the cheapest flight tickets to Beijing.

Flying from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Beijing: what you need to know

  • The average length of a direct flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing is 11 hours 55 minutes.

  • Beijing is seven hours ahead of Barcelona, where Barcelona-El Prat Airport is located. Beijing observes the UTC+8 timezone.

  • The busiest route is from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). There are six services every week between these two airports. Air China offers a 11:25 departure between BCN and PEK.

  • For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your BCN to Beijing flight.

  • Taking off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.

  • Begin your trip at BCN and travel straight to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing tickets.

  • Get on board with Air China. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing.

  • Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and maybe even tick off a new city. When searching for flight tickets from BCN to Beijing, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:

    • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

    • London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)

  • BCN is about 13 kilometres from central Barcelona. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to BCN:

  • Of the departures from Barcelona-El Prat Airport, 79.12% arrive as scheduled at their destination.

How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) to Beijing

  • R 5,292 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing flight. A return ticket right now is R 9,692. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.

  • Get cheap flights from BCN to Beijing by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.

  • Schedule your trip for May. That's the best month for landing a bargain on Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from BCN to Beijing is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.

  • Save on your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)

Daxing International Airport (PKX)

Best time to go to Beijing

  • Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing. The city comes alive in peak season, but hotel prices are generally higher and top attractions can get busy. Visit Beijing in low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.

  • When booking your Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BCN to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).

More about Beijing

  • Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Beijing, explore our range of hotels including:

  • Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City are a couple of top attractions to put on your Beijing must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Tiananmen Square.

Explore more of China

  • Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.

  • Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.

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