Travelling from Beijing to Dubai Airport (DXB): what you need to know
Beijing has a couple of airports that could be the jumping-off point for your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Dubai Airport (DXB) departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
The average length of a direct flight from Beijing to Dubai Airport is 8 hours 44 minutes.
Dubai is 4 hours behind Beijing. Dubai Airport is located in Dubai, which operates on the UTC+4 timezone.
With 29 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Emirates operates the earliest flight at 00:40. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the last departure from PEK to DXB is with Emirates at 23:40.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Beijing to DXB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and potential delays. Get a head start by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Take the express route from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Dubai Airport (DXB) can be booked from here.
Book your direct flight from Beijing to Dubai Airport with Air China. This leading airline operates services from PEK.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Beijing to DXB. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Dubai Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) offers nonstop flights from Beijing to Dubai Airport (DXB).
From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to DXB can be booked with Emirates.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to refresh yourself with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing to Dubai Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Daxing International Airport:
Jinnah International Airport (KHI)
Almaty Airport (ALA)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
PKX is about 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Beijing to DXB? Relax in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Consider one of these stays:
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Beijing to Dubai Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Dubai. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is around 16 minutes.
It takes roughly 49 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Dubai Airport (DXB)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Beijing to Dubai Airport from R 3,690 or travel return from just R 6,411. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to find cheap tickets from Beijing to DXB when you book 10 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this journey tend to be at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Beijing to Dubai Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Beijing to Dubai Airport. Simply enter your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Dubai Airport (DXB)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Dubai Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Dubai in April when it's quieter.
Schedule your flight from Beijing to DXB for July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Beijing to Dubai Airport in January when temperatures average between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dubai right here. Browse these options after you've booked your flight from Beijing to Dubai Airport:
Burj Khalifa and The Dubai Mall Heart are just two of the popular attractions to put on your Dubai must-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Desert safari tourism.
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