Flying from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Milan.
You can choose from seven weekly Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. The 12:30 departure with Air China is the earliest flight available. Air China operates the latest service of the day at 13:30.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your MXP to PEK flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air China is your gateway to discovering Beijing (and maybe even some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Air China.
Air China is a leader in on-time performance for MXP to PEK flights, with 98.33% of its services landing on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Popular stopovers between MXP and PEK include:
Frankfurt am Main Airport
Munich Airport
Vienna Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight is 265 €. A return ticket is currently 518 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MXP to PEK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Getting cheap flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MXP to PEK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Handy information about Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Milan Malpensa Airport, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Milan to Milan Malpensa Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel close to MXP? If you've booked an early flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Consider staying in a hotel near PEK if you're taking a late Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and discover parts of Beijing that most visitors tend to miss. Find your perfect set of wheels with Hertz.
Book your ride from Beijing Capital Airport several weeks before your departure date to secure the best deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's wise to book even earlier.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport to the centre of Beijing has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Beijing in March.
Lock in your flight from Milan Malpensa Airport to Beijing Capital Airport for June if you want to explore Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MXP to PEK in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.