Flying from Belfast to Beijing: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Belfast to Beijing. Belfast International Airport (BFS) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) are Belfast's main airports.
Hop off your plane in Beijing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing eight hours ahead of Belfast.
To ensure you don't miss your Belfast to Beijing flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belfast to Beijing
To find cheap Belfast to Beijing flights, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest plane tickets from Belfast to Beijing across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Flying from Belfast
Belfast International Airport (BFS)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and maybe even explore another city. When searching for Belfast to Beijing flights leaving from Belfast International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
BFS is about 19 kilometres from central Belfast. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 2 hours.
Want a convenient hotel near Belfast International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Belfast to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Of the flights that depart from Belfast International Airport, 67.55% touch down on time at their destination.
George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Belfast to Beijing flight. Visit friends or family or tick another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, check out these options between George Best Belfast City Airport and Beijing:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Belfast to BHD in around 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 5 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 10 minutes.
You're off on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Think about staying at one of these hotels near George Best Belfast City Airport the day before your flight from Belfast to Beijing:
George Best Belfast City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 68.3%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights that leave from this airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belfast to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and discover corners of Beijing that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead. Prices typically go up as your departure date approaches.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 40 kilometres from central Beijing. Once you've hopped off your flight from Belfast to Beijing, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from Belfast to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
February is the quietest month for flights from Belfast to Beijing, while April is the most popular. Find the best time to visit Beijing based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Belfast to Beijing tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Belfast to Beijing in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Belfast to Beijing:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top attractions which should be on every Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Tai'an is another essential stop in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without dropping by Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.