Flying from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know
Melbourne's main base, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
11 hours 50 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport flight.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is three hours behind Melbourne. Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing.
Choose from 4 direct services a week between Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). This is the busiest route, with Air China offering a 8pm departure from MEL to PEK.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to PEK. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like December. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can jump on a direct flight from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL).
You can lock in a direct flight from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport with Air China. This top airline operates services from MEL.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with Air China from MEL to PEK.
Air China shines when it comes to on-time performance. A reliable 94.64% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Melbourne to PEK leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Located around 24 kilometres from central Melbourne, MEL can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport, these accommodation options will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, data shows 68% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Fit a stopover into your itinerary at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). It's a key transfer point for flights from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) departing Avalon Airport.
AVV is around 56 kilometres from central Melbourne. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Getting everyone to the airport on time before your Melbourne to PEK flight is a lot easier when you stay near Avalon Airport. If you have an early departure, Corio Bay Motel will put you a short ride from the airport.
Flights from Avalon Airport are known for their punctuality, with 80% of them touching down as expected.
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Have a late flight from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near PEK and hit the pillow fast:
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
From Beijing Capital International Airport, central Beijing is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport is ج.م. 17,000. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 34,829. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Melbourne to PEK, book your plane ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Melbourne to PEK.
Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to zero in on the cheapest fare fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
June is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Plan your visit to Beijing in November if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your Melbourne to PEK plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January has temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Melbourne to Beijing Capital International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just a couple of the leading attractions to put on your Beijing itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Beijing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. Around 121 kilometres southeast of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Haihe River, Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle.
Tangshan is another must-experience destination in China and is around 145 kilometres east of Beijing. No journey is complete without a visit to Tangshan Museum, Tangshan Haichang Ocean Park and Fenghuang Mountain Park.
