Flying from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Around 10 hours 13 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt.
Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing. Operating on the UTC+1 timezone, Frankfurt is 7 hours behind Beijing.
The busiest route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). There are 67 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from PEK to FRA is the 02:30 Air China option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 14:00 with Air China.
To ensure you get on your flight from PEK to Frankfurt, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt that arrives at Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Check out the offers from Air China. This carrier has direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt.
We make it a piece of cake to plan a flight from PEK to Frankfurt with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
You will need an embassy visa for Germany if you hold a passport from China and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
Central Beijing to PEK is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to reach there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
In search of a convenient hotel close to PEK? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Frankfurt
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt is $409. The cheapest price for a return flight is $897. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 10 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEK to Frankfurt.
The cheapest month for tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt is June. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the best deal.
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Airports in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 37 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt. Stay at one of these accommodation options near FRA instead:
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
After your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt has arrived, you can get to the city centre in around 1 hour and 32 minutes by car. Central Frankfurt is roughly 121 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN).
The journey will take roughly 2 hours and 40 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near HHN. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from PEK to Frankfurt at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Frankfurt
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt. July is the most popular month to travel to Frankfurt. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Before you book a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with the temperature ranging from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from PEK to Frankfurt sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
Start your Frankfurt trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Frankfurt, explore our selection of hotels including:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are attractions you won't want to skip in Frankfurt.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
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