Flying from Melbourne to Beijing: what you need to know
Planning your trip starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Melbourne. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Melbourne to Beijing taking off from here.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are the chief entry points.
Around 12 hours 10 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Melbourne to Beijing flight.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing three hours behind Melbourne.
With four flights a week between the two airports, Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is the busiest route. Hop on the earliest flight from Melbourne to Beijing with Air China at 20:00. If you prefer to get more out of your day before flying, the last flight from MEL to PEK is with Air China at 21:00.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Melbourne to Beijing flight.
Travelling over a peak time like December? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Beijing
ر.ق. 1,001 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Beijing. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 1,841. These fares can change based on demand.
Lock in cheap Melbourne to Beijing flights by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
June is the best month for landing an awesome deal on a plane ticket from Melbourne to Beijing. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Flying from Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
You can get a direct flight from Melbourne to Beijing taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL). Begin your trip at MEL and come in for landing at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK).
Air China is a well-known carrier that offers direct Melbourne to Beijing plane tickets from MEL.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Melbourne to Beijing flights leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some options to consider:
Guangzhou Airport (CAN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
MEL is around 19 kilometres from central Melbourne. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 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 35 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Melbourne to Beijing or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport's on-time performance, data shows 63% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes around 45 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Beijing. Stay at one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Start your adventure sooner with a Beijing Capital Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore Beijing and beyond.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices typically go up closer to the day of travel.
PEK is situated at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) is roughly 40 kilometres from central Beijing. Following your flight from Melbourne to Beijing, it takes approximately 50 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 45 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Melbourne to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
March is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Beijing, while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Beijing based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC and 37ºC. Lock in your Melbourne to Beijing ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 4ºC. Look for cheap flights from Melbourne to Beijing around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Beijing, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are must-visits when exploring Beijing.
Explore more of China
Beijing is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres southeast of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Hai River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are key highlights.
