Flying from Beijing to Dubai: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Beijing to Dubai. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the main airports in Beijing.
Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are Dubai's primary gateways.
Book a direct Beijing to Dubai flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 8 hours 45 minutes.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, making Dubai four hours behind Beijing.
With 21 weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most popular route. Board the earliest flight from Beijing to Dubai with Emirates at 00:40. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the last departure from PEK to DXB is with Emirates at 23:40.
To ensure you catch your Beijing to Dubai flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Dubai
To secure cheap Beijing to Dubai flights, reserve your trip four months ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on plane tickets from Beijing to Dubai. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from Beijing to Dubai by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Find a cheap Beijing to Dubai flight with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Beijing to Dubai, you can depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Get from PEK to Dubai Airport (DXB) in one seamless journey.
Be on the lookout for promotions with Emirates. This airline offers direct Beijing to Dubai plane tickets from PEK.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Beijing to Dubai flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Xianyang International Airport (XIY)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
PEK is about 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Dubai, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
79.67% of flights that leave from Beijing Capital International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Beijing to Dubai flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you'd like to do, here's where you can stop between Daxing International Airport and Dubai:
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
PKX is roughly 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It takes 1 hour 5 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
You're going on holiday, so why not book an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Dubai:
Flights from Daxing International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 88.83% of them arriving right on cue.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Beijing to Dubai. Book one of these accommodation options near DXB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Hire and explore beyond Dubai's main sights.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Dubai Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
Once your flight from Beijing to Dubai has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Dubai is approximately 40 kilometres from Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 2 hours 5 minutes or so.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near DWC. Tuck yourself in after your Beijing to Dubai flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Forget about public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Quicklease Car Hire, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Hire.
Get the pick of the lot. Securing your ride from DWC three weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
January is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Dubai. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Dubai in April.
Lock in a Beijing to Dubai ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC (86ºF) to 42ºC (108ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Beijing to Dubai in January when temperatures average between 14ºC (57ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Dubai
After booking your flight from Beijing to Dubai, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Burj Khalifa, The Dubai Mall Heart and Desert safari tourism are must-do's during your Dubai adventure.
Explore more of United Arab Emirates
Sharjah is just one of the many places in United Arab Emirates waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Dubai. Around 23 kilometres to the north-east, top sights here include Al majaz waterfront, Petrofac and Al Montazah Park.
Around 121 kilometres south-west of Dubai, Abu Dhabi is another essential stop in United Arab Emirates. No visit is complete without checking out Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Emirates Palace, Dubai and Qasr Al Watan.