Flying from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 45 minutes.
Beijing is seven hours ahead of Paris and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
You can choose from 26 weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. The 11:40 departure with Air China is the earliest available. Air France operates the last service of the day at 23:50.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CDG to PEK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Air France offers direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Beijing — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air France.
Air China is the most punctual carrier that operates CDG to PEK flights. A dependable 87.63% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CDG and PEK:
Los Angeles International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
R 6,402 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 10,205. These fares may change depending on availability.
Book nine months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CDG to PEK.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Paris to Charles de Gaulle Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CDG? If you're boarding an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Venture beyond Beijing and check out places that aren't found in every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best possible deal, reserve your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically increase closer to your travel date.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport to central Beijing has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The quietest month for a flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is February, while April is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Beijing based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport for July if you want to go to Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from CDG to PEK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Beijing, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its top sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.