Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Dali City Airport (DLU): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport is 4 hours.
Beijing and Dali City share the UTC+8 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Take your pick of 14 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport flights. The 06:25 departure with Air China is the earliest flight available. Air China operates the last service of the day at 14:30.
To ensure you catch your PEK to DLU flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air China has direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Dali City — and maybe even more of China if time allows.
Air China is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Air China is the most punctual carrier that operates PEK to DLU flights, with 77.24% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PEK and DLU include:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Changsha Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Dali City Airport (DLU)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport flight is R 3,299. A round-trip ticket right now is R 8,264. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from PEK to DLU, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from PEK land on schedule 81% of the time.
To reach Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it'll take about 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to PEK:
Arriving at Dali City Airport (DLU)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near DLU instead:
Getting from Dali City Airport (DLU) to central Dali City
The street address for DLU is Airport Rd..
From Dali City Airport, Dali City is approximately 26 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Dali City Airport (DLU)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Dali City. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Dali City is May, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Dali City Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 1ºC (34ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEK to DLU sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
You've visited Dali City, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel about 274 kilometres east to Kunming to tick off its top attractions. From Yunnan Grand View Garden to Colourful Yunnan Ancient City and Baosheng Temple, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in China, head for Lijiang, about 137 kilometres north of Dali City. Elephant Mountain, Cherry Blossom Avenue and Hali Valley are the start of reasons to visit.