Flying from Buenos Aires to Beijing: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can fly out of in Buenos Aires. Check out your options departing from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP) or Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE) when booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Beijing.
When it comes to choosing where to land in Beijing, Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are the primary gateways.
Beijing is 11 hours ahead of Buenos Aires and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your Buenos Aires to Beijing flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from Buenos Aires to Beijing
Booking ahead of time is often the key to finding a cheap Buenos Aires to Beijing flight. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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Flying from Buenos Aires
Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport (AEP)
AEP is around 6 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 40 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Buenos Aires to Beijing or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
64% of flights that take off from Buenos Aires Jorge Newbery Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport (EZE)
Get more out of your holiday with a stopover on your Buenos Aires to Beijing flight. Visit friends or family or cross another city off your list. Whatever you want to do, here's where you can stop between Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport and Beijing:
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS)
Frankfurt am Main Airport (FRA)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
EZE is about 24 kilometers from central Buenos Aires. It'll take you 30 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Buenos Aires to Beijing, unwind in one of these hotels near Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport:
78% of all departures from Buenos Aires Ministro Pistarini Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing takes about 45 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 26 kilometers away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there on public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Buenos Aires to Beijing. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and explore parts of Beijing that aren't the typical tourist stops. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your ride from Beijing Capital Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Beijing has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Beijing is approximately 40 kilometers from Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
The journey will take roughly 45 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Buenos Aires to Beijing, tuck yourself in at a hotel close to PKX. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Beijing
March is the quietest month for flights from Buenos Aires to Beijing, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Beijing based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Buenos Aires to Beijing tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. June is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Buenos Aires to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Buenos Aires to Beijing, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. The Palace Museum, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are attractions you won't want to skip in Beijing.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Beijing. Around 113 kilometers to the southeast, its top attractions include Hai River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If there's time to check out another major stop in China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometers south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are key reasons to visit.
