Travelling from Paris to Beijing: what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Paris to Beijing. Check out your options for departing Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's major entry points.
Around 10 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Paris to Beijing flight.
Beijing is seven hours ahead of Paris and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
With 19 weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Paris to Beijing with Air China at 11:40. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest flight from CDG to PEK is with Air France at 23:50.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your Paris to Beijing flight.
During popular months like June, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Beijing
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Set off from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) on a nonstop flight from Paris to Beijing. From CDG, you can travel directly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Be on the lookout for deals with Air China. This airline offers direct Paris to Beijing plane tickets out of CDG.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing Paris to Beijing flights departing from Charles de Gaulle Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
CDG is around 23 kilometres from central Paris. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Paris to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Break up your Paris to Beijing flight with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Paris Orly Airport and Beijing include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
You can reach ORY from central Paris in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Paris to Beijing? Kick back in a hotel near Paris Orly Airport before your trip officially starts. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
75.56% of flights out of Paris Orly Airport arrive according to schedule.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
Book a ticket from Paris to Beijing out of Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with one or more stops. Some popular stopovers between BVA and Beijing include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
The journey to BVA from central Paris is around 2 hours 20 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Make taking an early Paris to Beijing flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels near Beauvais-Tille Airport and get to the check-in counter with time to spare:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights get to their destinations without delays. At BVA, that rate is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes around 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Paris to Beijing. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Start your adventure the moment you land with a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Beijing that most tourists miss.
Increase your chances of scoring a great deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good move.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
As soon as your flight from Paris to Beijing has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour 5 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
There are some great places ready to welcome you near PKX. Settle in and get cosy after your Paris to Beijing flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
February is the quietest month for flights from Paris to Beijing, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Beijing based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Paris to Beijing ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap flights from Paris to Beijing around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Paris to Beijing, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
Every great journey has to include a little sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are essential stops on your Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Beijing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.