Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Beijing: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 12 hours 26 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Beijing.
Beijing is 5 hours behind Auckland, where Auckland Airport is located. Beijing operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from AKL to Beijing.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Nonstop flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Beijing are available for booking. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is where you'll complete your journey.
Take to the skies with Air China. This well-known carrier operates direct flights from Auckland Airport to Beijing.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight from AKL to Beijing with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
You'll need a visa for China if you hold a passport from New Zealand and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Auckland Airport to Beijing, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local consulate or embassy for the latest updates.
AKL is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Beijing
ر.ق. 792 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Auckland Airport to Beijing. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 1,050. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from AKL to Beijing if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Auckland Airport to Beijing throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Getting a cheap ticket from AKL to Beijing is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has fallen.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Auckland Airport to Beijing, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 31 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Auckland Airport to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Central Beijing is about 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). After your flight from Auckland Airport to Beijing has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should take about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
There are some great places to drop your things at near PKX. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from AKL to Beijing at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Auckland Airport to Beijing while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Beijing, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Beijing for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from AKL to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Explore these options once you've locked in your flight from Auckland Airport to Beijing:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just a couple of the popular attractions to put on your Beijing travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Tiananmen Square.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
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