Flying from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 11 hours 10 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing seven hours ahead of Barcelona.
Flights from BCN to PEK start at 11:25 — the earliest with Air China. The last departure is at 12:10 with Air China. In total, there are eight weekly Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your BCN to PEK flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Beijing (and then seeing more of China!) is a snap with Air China. This popular airline has direct flights from Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Air China tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 95.0% of services arriving as planned, Air China is the most punctual carrier operating BCN to PEK flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between BCN and PEK include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Barcelona Airport (BCN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
ج.م. 13,953 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. A return flight starts at ج.م. 30,101. These prices may change depending on demand.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from BCN to PEK. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from BCN to PEK.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Handy information about Barcelona Airport (BCN)
Barcelona Airport has a strong on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from BCN land on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Barcelona to Barcelona Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BCN:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're getting in on a late Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Drive into your next adventure with a Beijing Capital Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Beijing's usual tourist stops.
Improve your chances of scoring the best deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Beijing in March.
Lock in your flight from Barcelona Airport to Beijing Capital Airport for June if you'd like to visit Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC and 37ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from BCN to PEK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 4ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Beijing is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another standout destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without seeing Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.
