Flying from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Manchester Airport (MAN): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport is 10 hours 40 minutes.
Manchester is eight hours behind Beijing and observes the UTC+0 timezone.
You can choose from seven weekly Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport flights. The 02:55 departure with Hainan Airlines is the earliest flight available. Hainan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 03:15.
Leave plenty of time to make your PEK to MAN flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as April? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Hainan Airlines has direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Manchester — and maybe even more of United Kingdom if time allows.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Hainan Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate for PEK to MAN flights is Hainan Airlines.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PEK and MAN include:
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)
Currently, C$426 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$855. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from PEK to MAN by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PEK to MAN by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
79.67% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport land at their destination on time.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to PEK:
Arriving at Manchester Airport (MAN)
Book a hotel near MAN if you're on a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport flight. Pick one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Manchester Airport rental car and discover Manchester and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Surprice are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Manchester Airport around four weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Manchester Airport (MAN) to central Manchester
Manchester Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Manchester. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Manchester Airport (MAN)
The quietest month for a flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport is January, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Manchester based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Manchester Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Manchester, with the temperature ranging from 9ºC (48ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEK to MAN sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of United Kingdom
London is just one of the many places in United Kingdom waiting to be explored after you've experienced Manchester. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Big Ben, The British Museum and Buckingham Palace.
Around 113 kilometres south of Manchester, Birmingham is another essential stop in United Kingdom. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cadbury World, The Library of Birmingham and National Sea Life Centre.