Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 9 hours 40 minutes.
Beijing is eight hours ahead of Manchester and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from seven weekly Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. The 11:15 departure with Hainan Airlines is the earliest available. Hainan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 12:15.
Your MAN to PEK flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Hainan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Beijing (and perhaps some other exciting corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport offered by this airline.
Hainan Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 93.94% of services arriving as planned, Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MAN to PEK flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between MAN and PEK include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Dublin Airport
Geneva Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Right now, R 6,387 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,628. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from MAN to PEK by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAN to PEK.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Manchester Airport (MAN)
Of the flights that depart from Manchester Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
Manchester Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Manchester. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MAN. Whether you have an early flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Reserve a hotel close to PEK if you're taking a late Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Beijing Capital Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Beijing and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of getting the best possible rate by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart move.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Beijing. The drive time takes around 45 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Beijing in March.
Book your flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing Capital Airport for June if you want to visit Beijing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from MAN to PEK in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've seen Beijing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to check off its top sights. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in China, head for Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are the start of reasons to visit.