Flying from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Athens is six hours behind Beijing and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Choose from six weekly Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flights. The 02:30 departure with Air China is the earliest flight available. Air China operates the latest service of the day at 02:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PEK to ATH flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Athens (and then seeing more of Greece!) is a snap with Air China. This popular carrier has direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
Air China is the most punctual carrier offering PEK to ATH flights.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PEK and ATH include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
₹ 30,085 is the best price for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 56,125. These prices may change depending on demand.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEK to ATH.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PEK to ATH by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, 79.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to PEK:
Arriving at Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Book a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Follow your own route with an Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Centauro, Green Motion or Surprice and see more of Athens and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport around three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport to the centre of Athens has a drive time of around 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Athens in January.
Lock in your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport for July if you want to explore Athens during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC and 37ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PEK to ATH sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Greece
Athens has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Greece you'll want to see. Around 306 kilometres north of Athens, a visit to Thessaloniki will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Arch of Galerius, Aristotelous Square and Museum of Byzantine Culture.
Around 209 kilometres north-west of Athens, Larisa is another favourite stop in Greece. No visit is complete without checking out Agioi Saranta, Saint George Orthodox Church and Second Ancient Theatre.
