Flying from Beijing to Dubai: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can start your journey from in Beijing. Check out your options leaving from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) when reserving your flight from Beijing to Dubai.
When it comes to working out where to land in Dubai, Dubai Airport (DXB) and Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) are the chief entry points.
The average length of a direct Beijing to Dubai flight is 8 hours 45 minutes.
Dubai's timezone is UTC+4, which makes Dubai four hours behind Beijing.
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Dubai Airport (DXB) is the most traveled route between these two cities. There are 21 flights a week to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from Beijing to Dubai is with Emirates at 23:40. Opt for the first PEK to DXB departure operated by Emirates at 00:40 to fit in more activities on your first day in Dubai.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your Beijing to Dubai flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Dubai
Score cheap Beijing to Dubai flights by booking two months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Beijing to Dubai. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Beijing to Dubai.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Beijing to Dubai, you can leave from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK). Fly from PEK to Dubai Airport (DXB) without making any stops.
Emirates is a leading airline that offers direct Beijing to Dubai plane tickets from PEK.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even visit a new city. When searching for Beijing to Dubai flights leaving from Beijing Capital Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Chongqing Airport (CKG)
Located around 26 kilometres from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Dubai, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Beijing Capital Airport gets top marks for its on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart PEK arrive at their destination without delay.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Beijing to Dubai flight, check out these options when taking off from Beijing Daxing Airport:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
You can get to PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to travel the 40 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Beijing to Dubai? Check in to a hotel near Beijing Daxing Airport before your break officially begins. Check out these accommodation options:
Flights from Beijing Daxing Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 87% of them landing within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Dubai
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Dubai Airport (DXB) is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of Dubai. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to DXB if you have a late flight from Beijing to Dubai. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Dubai Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car or Quicklease Car Rental and experience the lesser-explored corners of Dubai and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Dubai Airport about three weeks ahead of your Beijing to Dubai flight.
Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)
The centre of Dubai is around 48 kilometres from Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). Once your flight from Beijing to Dubai has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 20 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to DWC. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Beijing to Dubai:
Forget about public transport timetables or slow-moving taxi lines. Pick up a Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport rental car and take your trip in whatever direction you choose. Check out the availability and rates from Quicklease Car Rental, Quick Drive and Golden Key Car Rental.
Call dibs on the best options. Booking your ride from DWC three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Dubai
December is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Dubai. To escape the crowds, visit Dubai in March.
When booking your Beijing to Dubai tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Dubai, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Dubai around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Dubai
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Dubai, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Dubai:
Burj Khalifa and Dubai Opera are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Dubai to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Dubai Gold Souk.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Dubai is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered. Around 26 kilometres east of Dubai, a visit to Sharjah will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Sharjah Archaeology Museum, Cultural Palace and Sharjah Science Museum.
Abu Dhabi is another must-experience destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kilometres southwest of Dubai. No trip is complete without experiencing Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Zayed The 2nd Mosque and Masjid.
