Flying from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Daxing International Airport (PKX): what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is eight hours ahead of Edinburgh.
To ensure you get on your EDI to PKX flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Edinburgh Airport to Daxing International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between EDI and PKX:
London Heathrow Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Edinburgh Airport to Daxing International Airport flight is C$589. A round-trip fare is currently C$1,052. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from EDI to PKX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Edinburgh Airport to Daxing International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Edinburgh Airport, 67.94% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Edinburgh Airport from central Edinburgh, it takes around 30 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Get your vacation off to a stress-free start by staying near EDI. Whether you're taking an early flight from Edinburgh Airport to Daxing International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Daxing International Airport (PKX)
If you're landing on a late Edinburgh Airport to Daxing International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near PKX:
Getting from Daxing International Airport (PKX) to central Beijing
Daxing International Airport is roughly 56 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. The drive time takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
When to fly to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
April is the busiest month for flights from Edinburgh Airport to Daxing International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Beijing in April.
Lock in your flight from Edinburgh Airport to Daxing International Airport for July if you want to go to Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from EDI to PKX in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
You've visited Beijing, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Travel about 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to check off its leading attractions. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tai'an is another standout destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without dropping by Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.