Flying from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Beijing. Explore your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when reserving your flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Book a direct flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport and you'll be travelling for around 11 hours 38 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is 7 hours behind Beijing. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
The most popular route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA), with 67 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PEK to FRA is the 02:30 Air China option. If you prefer to travel later, the last departure is at 14:00 with Air China.
To ensure you get on your flight from Beijing to FRA, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Get there in one go from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nonstop flights from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) operate from here.
Air China is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport jetting out of PEK.
We make it simple to book a flight from Beijing to FRA with a stopover. To see your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PEK and FRA include:
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Central Beijing to PEK is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to reach there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
After an easy start to your journey? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Searching for more options for a direct flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)? Check out the fares flying out of Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Air China operates direct flights from Beijing to FRA leaving from PKX. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and arrive at your destination in a single journey.
Break up your flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Some great stopovers between Daxing International Airport and FRA include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The drive from central Beijing to PKX typically takes 1 hour and 3 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. It's around 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to FRA, take things easy in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt is around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing services.
Travelling on public transport takes around 37 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport from $423 or travel return from just $876. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
To secure flight tickets from Beijing to FRA, book your journey 9 months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the best price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
February is the quietest time of year to fly to Frankfurt. Alternatively, follow the crowds and get away in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Lock in your flight from Beijing to FRA for July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport in January when temperatures average between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Frankfurt Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Palmengarten and Goethe House are just two of the major attractions to add to your Frankfurt travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Frankfurt Cathedral.
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