Cheap flights from Poznan to Beijing

March is the cheapest month on this route, and the price calendar covers autumn, winter, spring and July. June and August are the thin months, so if your dates are fixed, book early instead of waiting for a late drop. Midweek departures from Lawica usually cost less than weekend ones, and Tuesday and Wednesday are the calmest days to fly. Steer clear of Chinese New Year and the autumn holiday week in China, when the whole country travels and long-haul seats go first. Book well ahead for spring and autumn trips, and watch the calendar for the months that are missing.

There is no non-stop service between Poznan and Beijing, so every ticket is a connecting one, and the airline decides where you change. Qatar Airways and Fly Dubai route you through Gulf hubs, while LOT Polish Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Air France and Lufthansa bring you through their European bases. The first leg often carries a regional name, such as KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Cityjet or Braathens Regional Aviation, and that is where baggage rules can be tighter than on the long-haul cabin. Fly Dubai is the low-cost name here; the others are full-service or regional carriers, so a checked bag and meals are normally part of the fare, but check what each leg covers.

Beijing has two international airports, and your ticket decides which one you get. Beijing Capital International Airport lies northeast of the centre; Beijing Daxing International sits far to the south. Both are a long ride from the middle of town. The airport express trains are the quickest way in when they are running, with taxis and ride-hailing as the fallback late at night. Check which airport your connection lands at before you book a hotel, because crossing between Capital and Daxing eats a big part of a day. Leave room for immigration on arrival, which moves slowly at peak hours.

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 which airport your ticket uses in Beijing, because Capital and Daxing sit on opposite sides of the city.
• Confirm whether your connection is on one ticket or two, since separate tickets mean you carry the delay risk yourself.
• Look at the baggage allowance for the regional first leg, not only for the long-haul flight.
• Sort your passport, visa or transit paperwork for China before you pay for anything.
• Watch the price calendar around March, the cheapest month, and compare it with July and the winter months.
• Leave a generous gap at the connecting airport if you are changing terminals.