Cheap flights from Manchester to Beijing

Beijing's winters are cold and daylight is short, while summers are hot and humid; spring and autumn are easier for walking the city. January shows the lowest fares, and December and the summer months sit higher in the calendar. Weekday departures often bring more choice than weekend ones, and prices climb around Christmas, New Year and school holidays. Book ahead for those periods, and check whether your dates land near Chinese public holidays, which can tighten both flights and hotels.

Hainan Airlines heads the list and Juneyao Airlines is another Chinese carrier; Finnair, Nordic Regional Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Bangkok Airways and Edelweiss Air add connecting choices. Direct flights operate on this route, but not every fare is nonstop, so check the itinerary before you pay. Inclusions vary by fare brand rather than by airline name alone: the cheapest economy fare may not include checked baggage or changes, while a standard fare usually does. When a ticket combines two carriers, the stricter of the two baggage rules often applies.

Beijing Capital International Airport is the older, very large hub, with long walks between terminals and a wide choice of taxis, airport trains and buses into the city. Beijing Daxing International is newer and vast under one roof, with a long transfer into central Beijing and fewer late-night options. Both are far from the centre in road terms, so allow transfer time and check which one your flight uses before you book accommodation. If you arrive late, confirm transport running hours, and keep your passport handy for immigration and onward connections.

Currency

CNY (¥)

Power sockets

Type A, C, I · 220 V

Language

Putonghua

Emergency number

110, 119, 120

Driving side

right

Calling code

+86

Internet domain

.cn, .中国

Population of Beijing

21.9 M (2020)

Time zone

UTC+08 (Asia/Shanghai)

Country facts: Wikidata

• Check whether your fare includes checked baggage, seat selection and changes, since the cheapest brand often excludes them.
• Confirm whether the ticket uses Beijing Capital or Beijing Daxing and match it to your hotel.
• Allow extra time for immigration and terminal transfers, especially on a self-made connection.
• Make sure your passport and any China visa or entry requirement are in order before you buy.
• Compare January with surrounding months if your dates are flexible.
• Book earlier for December, summer and school-holiday dates, when fares usually rise.