Travelling from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes behind Adelaide.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your ADL to PEK flight.
During popular months such as January, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Adelaide Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between ADL and PEK:
Changi International Airport
Auckland Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Adelaide Airport (ADL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
RM1,251 is currently the best price for a one-way Adelaide Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. A return flight starts at RM2,438. These fares can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from ADL to PEK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from Adelaide Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Adelaide Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Handy information about Adelaide Airport (ADL)
75.6% of flights leaving from Adelaide Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To reach Adelaide Airport from central Adelaide, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Adelaide Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to ADL:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Adelaide Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore parts of Beijing that are off the usual tourist route. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Increase the odds of securing a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
From Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Adelaide Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Beijing. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Adelaide Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport for July if you want to go to Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ADL to PEK around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.