Flying from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing is 10 hours 40 minutes.
Beijing is 8 hours ahead of Manchester, where Manchester Airport is located. Beijing operates on the UTC+8 timezone.
With 7 flights a week between the two airports, Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the busiest route. Hainan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 11:15. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from MAN to PEK is with Hainan Airlines at 12:15.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from MAN to Beijing. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing. Start your journey at MAN and land at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Hainan Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from MAN to Beijing. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Geneve Airport (GVA)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
You'll need a visa for China if you hold a passport from United Kingdom and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Manchester Airport to Beijing, check with your airline as well as the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Located around 18 kilometres from central Manchester, MAN can be reached in approximately 29 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to MAN:
How to find the cheapest flights from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Beijing
$383 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Manchester Airport to Beijing. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $607. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from MAN to Beijing, book your journey 1 month ahead of your departure.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Manchester Airport to Beijing. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to PEK if you're catching a late flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Central Beijing is around 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). After your flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour and 3 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from MAN to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing. July is the busiest month to visit Beijing. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Manchester Airport to Beijing in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from MAN to Beijing sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Manchester Airport to Beijing:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are popular attractions which should feature on any good Beijing itinerary.
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