Travelling from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing seven hours ahead of Amsterdam.
Every week, there are six Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. If you prefer to jet off as soon as possible, take the 15:50 KLM flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the latest flight is at 16:05 with KLM.
Leave enough time to make your AMS to PEK flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as September. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
KLM is your gateway to exploring Beijing (and maybe even some other exciting parts of China!). Check out the direct flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport offered by this carrier.
KLM has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier offering AMS to PEK flights is KLM. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.27% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between AMS and PEK include:
Los Angeles International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
366 € is currently the best price for a one-way Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. A return flight starts from 607 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from AMS to PEK if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from AMS to PEK.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Handy information about Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, 75% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is about 18 kilometres from central Amsterdam. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a handy hotel near AMS? If you're boarding an early flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're getting in on a late Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these options near PEK:
Grab a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and discover corners of Beijing that aren't in every guidebook. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Book your ride from Beijing Capital Airport several weeks ahead to get the lowest price possible. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. Driving there takes about 45 minutes.
It typically takes 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Beijing in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Beijing Capital Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMS to PEK sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.