Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Beijing: what you need to know
Birmingham International Airport is located in Birmingham. Following the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is eight hours ahead of Birmingham.
Give yourself enough time to make your BHX to Beijing flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're heading away during high season, so give yourself some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially unlock a cheaper plane ticket from BHX to Beijing. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
BHX is about 11 kilometres from central Birmingham. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a hotel near BHX? If you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Beijing, these stays set you up for a seamless send-off:
Of all flights departing from Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Beijing
The best price we've found for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Beijing flight is 300 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 552 €. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap flight from BHX to Beijing. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer you get to departure, the more it could cost you.
Landing cheap tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Beijing is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Try using the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across the month and pick up an incredible deal.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 40 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel near PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Birmingham International Airport to Beijing. Select one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Go beyond Beijing and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from BHX to Beijing. Prices typically increase as your departure date approaches.
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The centre of Beijing is located around 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). After your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Beijing has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your BHX to Beijing flight:
Best time to go to Beijing
Visit Beijing in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Birmingham International Airport to Beijing in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Lock in a Birmingham International Airport to Beijing plane ticket with a departure in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BHX to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Beijing, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are essential stops on your Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've seen Beijing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Porcelain house to Haihe River and Italian Style Town, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key reasons to visit.