Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Around 12 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland five hours ahead of Beijing.
You can choose from seven weekly Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport flights. The 01:00 departure with Air China is the earliest flight you can take. Air China operates the latest service of the day at 01:15.
To ensure you catch your PEK to AKL flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Air China is your gateway to discovering Auckland (and maybe even some other exciting parts of New Zealand!). Check out the direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport offered by this airline.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air China.
Air China is the most punctual carrier that offers PEK to AKL flights. An impressive 84.62% of its services on this route land on time.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between PEK and AKL:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is 238 €. A round-trip plane ticket right now is 359 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book nine months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PEK to AKL.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Of the flights that depart from Beijing Capital International Airport, 79.67% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Beijing Capital International Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near PEK. Whether you've booked an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
Reserve a hotel near AKL if you have a late Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars to explore Auckland and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Auckland in April.
When booking your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Auckland Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. February is the warmest month in Auckland, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PEK to AKL around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
You've done Auckland, now it's time to discover other corners of New Zealand. Travel around 499 kilometres south to Wellington to tick off its leading attractions. From Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa) to Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Manukau City is another favourite destination in New Zealand and is around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland. No trip is complete without experiencing Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.