Cheap flights from Zürich to Beijing from £473

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Tue, Jul 7
Zürich ZRHBeijing PEK
£473
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Wed, Jul 8
Zürich ZRHBeijing PEK
£477
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Thu, Jul 9
Zürich ZRHBeijing PEK
£510
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Tue, Jul 7
Zürich ZRHBeijing PKX
£511
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1 stop
Tue, Jul 7
Zürich ZRHBeijing PEK
£512
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Thu, Jul 9
Zürich ZRHBeijing PKX
£545
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Thu, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 14
Zürich ZRHBeijing PEK
£986
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Thu, Jul 9 – Tue, Jul 14
Zürich ZRHBeijing PKX
£996
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Wed, Jul 8 – Mon, Jul 13
Zürich ZRHBeijing PKX
£996
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Fri, Jul 10 – Wed, Jul 15
Zürich ZRHBeijing PKX
£1,000
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Sun, Jul 5 – Fri, Jul 10
Zürich ZRHBeijing PEK
£1,053
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How much do flights to Beijing cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£473

Cheapest round-trip

£986

Average round-trip

£1,025

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Air China

Getting from Beijing airports to the city center

Fastest options: Airport Express metro (PEK) and Daxing Airport Express (PKX). Best value: airport buses and metro connections.

Beijing is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies 26 km northeast of central Beijing, while Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is located 46 km south of the city center. Transport options include metro lines, airport express trains, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Beijing?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-25 min

¥25; flat fare

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

40-90 min

¥16 – ¥30; varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-90 min

¥100 – ¥150; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

¥90 – ¥180; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

How to get from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Beijing?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

19-25 min

¥35; flat fare

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to south Beijing

50-120 min

¥40 – ¥50; varies by route

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city destinations

50-120 min

¥150 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

50-120 min

¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Airport Express from PEK connects to Beijing Subway Lines 2, 10, and 13 at Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao stations.
  • The Daxing Airport Express connects to Line 10 at Caoqiao station for transfers to central Beijing.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Beijing

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Beijing Capital International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
798 Art District, Beijing - Forbidden City, Beijing - Great Wall of China - Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Beijing

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Air ChinaCCACAYes
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Beijing

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-6°C
February5°C-3°C
March14°C2°C
April21°C9°C
May28°C15°C
June33°C20°C
July33°C22°C
August31°C21°C
September27°C16°C
October19°C9°C
November10°C1°C
December2°C-4°C
Hottest Month
33°C
June
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
323
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
57%
33°C24°C
5 Jul
60%
33°C25°C
Monday
29 Jun
82%
29°C22°C
6 Jul
69%
36°C24°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
86%
25°C21°C
7 Jul
57%
35°C25°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
57%
32°C21°C
8 Jul
66%
38°C25°C
Thursday
2 Jul
57%
33°C22°C
9 Jul
34°C25°C
Friday
3 Jul
77%
29°C22°C
10 Jul
17%
33°C25°C
Saturday
4 Jul
36%
32°C23°C
11 Jul
85%
26°C19°C
Book your trip to arrive at Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport. The most popular airlines for this route are Air China, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. Zürich and Beijing have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Beijing, consider visiting 798 Art District, Beijing, Forbidden City, Beijing, Great Wall of China, and Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Seoul, Budapest, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Chengdu, Singapore, Tokyo, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Los Angeles, Toronto, Manila, Sydney.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
What airports are near Beijing?
The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Beijing?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Beijing with Air China, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Beijing?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Beijing, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Zürich and Beijing?
Traveling between Zürich and Beijing, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Zürich?
There are a number of airports in and around Zürich. The main one is Zürich Airport and other nearby airports include Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg
How many airports are there near Beijing?
There are a number of airports in and around Beijing. The main one is Beijing Capital International and other nearby airports include Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning.
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