Flying from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Paris is seven hours behind Beijing and observes the UTC+1 timezone.
Flights from PEK to CDG start from 02:10 — the first with Air China. The last departure is at 23:55 with Air France. Overall, you can take your pick of 26 weekly Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights.
Your PEK to CDG flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Air France is your ticket to exploring Paris (and maybe even some other great parts of France!). Check out the direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this carrier.
Air France is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
With a reliable 90.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Air France is the most punctual carrier offering PEK to CDG flights.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. These are the top stopovers between PEK and CDG:
Brussels Airport
Frankfurt Airport
Manchester Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
At the moment, ₹ 23,705 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 45,223. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book seven 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 CDG.
The cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Of all flights leaving Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% touch down on time at their destination.
Beijing Capital International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a convenient hotel close to PEK? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you have a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Charles de Gaulle Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The street address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
From Charles de Gaulle Airport, Paris is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Paris. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
When booking your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Paris, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 29ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK to CDG in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 9ºC then.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France waiting to be discovered. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a trip to Lyon will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
If there's time to check out another corner of France, consider Nantes, roughly 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes are among the biggest draws.