Travelling from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): What you need to know
Beijing is home to two main airports where you can kick off your travels. Check out your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) taking off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
The average duration of a direct Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is 11 hours 55 minutes.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is located in Paris. The city is in the UTC+1 timezone and is seven hours behind Beijing.
The busiest route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), with 19 direct services every week. If you're eager to be on your way, the earliest flight from PEK to CDG is the 1:55am Air China service. If a later start suits your schedule, the final departure is at 11:55pm with Air France.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to CDG, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
With more travellers during high season, it's smart to be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Go straight to your destination from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) operate from here.
Air China is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport leaving from PEK.
Air China is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from PEK to CDG.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Beijing to CDG leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
The distance from central Beijing to PEK is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
79.67% of flights that take off from Beijing Capital International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport. Here's where you can connect between Daxing International Airport and CDG:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO)
PKX is roughly 56 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to reach the airport when driving from the city centre.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Beijing to CDG flight? Kick back in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
Daxing International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 88.83% of flights departing here arrive right on target.
About Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CDG:
Grab a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car and explore Paris and beyond with your own set of wheels. Alamo, Keddy By Europcar and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The centre of Paris is roughly 23 kilometres from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Journey times by car rental or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of your trip.
It takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
C$397 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport. A return flight starts from C$700. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Beijing to CDG, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
June is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. February is the quietest month to go to Paris. June is when most people book flights from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Book your Beijing to CDG flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Paris
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Paris right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Beijing to Charles de Gaulle Airport:
Every great vacation has to include some sightseeing. Louve, Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum are must-do's during your Paris adventure.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. About 177 kilometres north of Paris, a visit to Lille will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Palais des Beaux Arts, Grand'Place and Grand place.
If you're looking to explore another side of France, head for Reims, about 113 kilometres east of Paris. Champagne Park, Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Centre of Visits and Towers of Reims Cathedral are key highlights.