Traveling from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Beijing's main base, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).
Expect to be in the air for 11 hours 55 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
The timezone in Paris is UTC+1, which is seven hours behind Beijing. Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris.
With 19 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) is the busiest route. Air China operates the earliest flight at 1:55am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from PEK to CDG is with Air France at 11:55pm.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Beijing to CDG.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like June. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) will have you traveling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) operate out of this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport with Air China. This top airline operates services from PEK.
Air China is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from PEK to CDG.
Among carriers on this route, Air France has the best record for on-time arrivals.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to CDG departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
PEK is around 27 kilometers from central Beijing. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a strong on-time record, making delays less likely. Departures from PEK make it to their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Check a new destination off your list or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Beijing Daxing International Airport:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
You can get to PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kilometers or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Beijing to CDG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your break officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport have a strong track record for punctuality, with 89% of them arriving right on cue.
About Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near CDG and fast-forward to bedtime:
Travel at your own pace with a Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and see more of Paris and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks before your Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport flight.
You'll find CDG at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is around 26 kilometers from central Paris. It takes around 35 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Traveling on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
AED 1,241 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. A return flight starts at AED 2,026. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To score cheap flights from Beijing to CDG, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for picking up cheap Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). July is the peak month for travel to Paris. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in January.
When booking your Beijing to CDG plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Paris, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Paris
Start your Paris trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Your visit to Paris wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Major attractions you can't miss include Eiffel Tower, Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay.
Explore more of France
You've seen Paris, now it's time to discover more of France. Travel about 177 kilometers north to Lille to check off its must-visit sights. From Palais des Beaux Arts to Grand'Place and Vieux-Lille, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Reims is another standout destination in France and is around 113 kilometers east of Paris. No trip is complete without visiting Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Center of Visits and Krug.