Flying from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Beijing: what you need to know
Durham Tees Valley Airport is located in Durham. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Durham.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from MME to Beijing. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as June, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Finding a stopover on your flight from MME to Beijing is simple. Whether you'd like to potentially save on your fare or discover a new city, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A key stop is Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS).
To travel to China for tourism purposes, you'll need a visa if you hold a passport from United Kingdom. However, visa rules can change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and duration of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before reserving your cheap ticket from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing.
Located around 40 kilometres from central Durham, MME can be reached in about 37 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 26 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near MME? If you're catching an early flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport (MME) to Beijing
C$832 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing. A return flight starts at C$1,296. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MME to Beijing if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing throughout the month. It's the best way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is approximately 31 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you have a late flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is about 56 kilometres from central Beijing. After your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
There are some great places to rest your head close to PKX. Unwind and get cozy after your flight from MME to Beijing at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month for flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing. To avoid the crowds, visit Beijing in February when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from MME to Beijing sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Durham Tees Valley Airport to Beijing, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
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