Flying from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Barcelona Airport (BCN): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 11 hours 45 minutes.
Barcelona's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Barcelona seven hours behind Beijing.
Each week, there are eight Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport flights. To take off early, select the 02:35 Air China flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 02:50 with Air China.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your PEK to BCN flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air China has direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Barcelona — and maybe even more of Spain if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
With an impressive 92.59% of services arriving as planned, Air China has the best on-time record for PEK to BCN flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PEK and BCN:
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Manchester Airport
Berlin Brandenburg Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport flight is R 6,033. A round-trip ticket is currently R 10,343. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PEK to BCN if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from PEK to BCN.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PEK land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
To reach Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it takes about 45 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to PEK:
Arriving at Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Book a hotel near BCN if you have a late Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Pick up a Barcelona Airport rental car and explore Barcelona and beyond with your own set of wheels. Record Go, Goldcar and Nizacars Rent A Car are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your ride from Barcelona Airport around four weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
When to fly to Barcelona Airport (BCN)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport is March, while July is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Barcelona based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Barcelona Airport for August if you want to visit Barcelona during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC (68ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK to BCN in January. Average temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) then.
Explore more of Spain
Zaragoza is just one of the many places in Spain waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Barcelona. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Plaza del Pilar, La Seo del Salvador and Basílica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar.
Logroño is another standout destination in Spain and is around 402 kilometres west of Barcelona. No journey is complete without seeing Bodegas Faustino, Bodegas Campo Viejo and Bodegas Valoria.