Flying from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
There are a couple of airports you can take off from in Beijing. Explore your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when booking your flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Around 10 hours 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Beijing to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours behind Beijing.
The busiest route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 17 direct weekly services. If you're not one for hanging around, the earliest flight from PEK to FRA is the 2:30am Air China option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 2pm with Air China.
Your flight from Beijing to FRA won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Delays at check-in and security are more likely if you're flying during high season, so allow a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Reach your destination without the detour from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) are available from here.
When leaving from PEK, you can take a direct flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport with Air China.
Air China is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PEK to FRA.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is Air China.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to FRA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Brussels Airport (BRU)
PEK is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
79.67% of flights that leave from Beijing Capital International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Daxing International Airport and FRA are:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)
The drive from central Beijing to PKX typically takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The distance from the city centre to the airport is around 56 kilometres.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Beijing to FRA flight? Kick back in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
The majority of flights that leave Daxing International Airport touch down at their destination as expected. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 88.83%.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near FRA and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and discover Frankfurt and beyond with your own wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are top providers you can book with here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle around three weeks ahead of your Beijing to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is roughly 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. The time it takes to get to the centre in a car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport is R 4,495. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 11,643. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap flights from Beijing to FRA, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Beijing to Frankfurt Airport ticket. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
July is when most people book flights from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Plan your visit to Frankfurt in February if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
When booking your Beijing to FRA plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Frankfurt when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Frankfurt Christmas Market followed by Frankfurt Book Fair and Holocaust Memorial.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Frankfurt, a visit to Essen will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like PACT Zollverein, Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex in Essen and Philharmonie Essen.
Stuttgart is another must-experience destination in Germany and is around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt. No journey is complete without seeing Porsche Museum, Mercedes-Benz Museum and Marienplatz.
