Travelling from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is six hours ahead of Cairo.
Flights from CAI to PEK start from 00:00 — the earliest with EgyptAir. The latest departure is at 23:50 with EgyptAir. In total, you can take your pick of eight weekly Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CAI to PEK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
EgyptAir is your gateway to discovering Beijing (and maybe even some other exciting corners of China!). Check out the direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport offered by this popular airline.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier offering CAI to PEK flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and PEK:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Dubai Airport
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
$483 is currently the best price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $924. These fares may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CAI to PEK, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights departing from Cairo International Airport, 63.38% land on time at their destination.
Central Cairo to Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near CAI? If you've booked an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Travel where the road takes you with a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Beijing that most tourists miss.
Reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks before your departure date to lock in the best possible deal. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, you may want to book even earlier.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Beijing in February.
Lock in your flight from Cairo International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC and 35ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from CAI to PEK in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its top sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.