Travelling from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Beijing: what you need to know
Around 11 hours 14 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Warsaw, where Frederic Chopin Airport is located.
Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route, with 8 weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, the last flight from WAW to PEK is with LOT at 14:40. Choose the first departure with Air China at 13:10 if you want to get on your way earlier.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from WAW to Beijing. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
You can catch a direct flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing that lands at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Air China is a well-known airline that offers direct flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing.
You'll need an embassy visa for China if you hold a passport from Poland and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for up-to-date information.
Travelling from central Warsaw to WAW takes approximately 1 hour and 9 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to WAW? If you've booked an early flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
How to find the cheapest flights from Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) to Beijing
252 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 485 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book 9 months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from WAW to Beijing.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap tickets from WAW to Beijing. There's no need to search every day to see whether prices have fallen. We'll notify you the moment the price changes.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PEK if you're taking a late flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is roughly 56 kilometres from central Beijing. Following your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to PKX. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from WAW to Beijing at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the busiest month for flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Beijing in February when things are quieter.
Lock in your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing for July to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from WAW to Beijing sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are attractions you won't want to skip in Beijing.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
Pick one of our car rentals in Beijing and see the sights at your own pace. Easily compare options in one place to find your perfect ride once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flights from Frederic Chopin Airport to Beijing.