Flying from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by working out where you'll catch your flight from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
Expect to be travelling for 9 hours. That's the average time for a direct Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport flight.
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is located in Abu Dhabi. The city is in the UTC+4 timezone and is four hours behind Beijing.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) is the most popular route. You can select from 3 direct services a week between PEK and AUH.
Your flight from Beijing to AUH won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Major public holidays and other popular periods 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.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Go straight to your destination from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) can be booked from here.
Air China is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport taking off from PEK.
Air China is the airline most travellers choose for flights from PEK to AUH.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to AUH departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Islamabad International Airport (ISB)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Beijing Capital International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PEK make it to their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Consider starting your journey from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). You can book a direct Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
Etihad Airways offers direct flights from Beijing to AUH out of PKX. Book your favourite seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
Etihad Airways has the largest share of bookings on the PKX to AUH route.
If you're looking for a carrier with a strong punctuality record, book with Etihad Airways. It has an on-time performance of 95.0% for flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport.
Split up your flight from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and AUH include:
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Riyadh King Khalid International Airport (RUH)
Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
You can arrive at PKX from the centre of Beijing in approximately 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to AUH flight:
Beijing Daxing International Airport is known for its commitment to punctuality. 87% of flights taking off from here meet their scheduled arrival times without fail.
About Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near AUH:
Getting from Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH) to central Abu Dhabi
From Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, central Abu Dhabi is around 32 kms (20 miles) away. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport is £233. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £408. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to AUH, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport ticket.
Spend less time searching for cheap plane tickets from Beijing to AUH by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Lock in a cheap flight from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport by using filters. Choose your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH). Plan your visit to Abu Dhabi in December for a quieter experience.
When booking your Beijing to AUH plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Abu Dhabi, with temperatures ranging from 30ºC to 42ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Abu Dhabi
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Abu Dhabi:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque and Emirates Palace are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Abu Dhabi itinerary.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of the United Arab Emirates you should also see. Around 105 kms (65 miles) northeast of Abu Dhabi, a visit to Dubai will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Burj Khalifa, Dubai Opera and Dubai Gold Souk.
Sharjah is another well-known destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 129 kms (80 miles) northeast of Abu Dhabi. No trip is complete without visiting Rain Room, Al Noor Mosque and Adventureland.
