Traveling from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH): what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Beijing. Explore your options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when reserving your flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
Book a direct flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport and you'll be traveling for an average of 11 hours 35 minutes.
Athens is 6 hours behind Beijing. Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is located in Athens, which operates on the UTC+2 timezone.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) is the most popular route. There are 6 direct flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, hop on the last flight with Air China at 02:30. Go for the first PEK to ATH departure with Air China at 02:30 if you want to get going earlier.
Your flight from Beijing to ATH won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're traveling internationally.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Get to your destination in one go from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Direct flights from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) can be booked from here.
You can travel on a direct flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport with Air China. This well-known airline operates services from PEK.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Beijing to ATH. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Take a break from traveling at one of these popular airports:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
To get to PEK from central Beijing, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 31 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Prefer to leave from Daxing International Airport (PKX)? You can reserve a direct flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) departing from this busy hub.
From PKX, direct flights from Beijing to ATH are available with Air China.
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Daxing International Airport:
Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
PKX is about 56 kilometers from central Beijing. It takes 1 hour and 3 minutes or so to reach the airport driving from the city center.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to ATH, unwind in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
About Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Consider booking a hotel near ATH if you're catching a late flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) to central Athens
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is approximately 40 kilometers from central Athens. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 37 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport will take you around 59 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport is $274. The cheapest price for a return flight is $557. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from Beijing to ATH by booking 8 months ahead. Based on flight price data, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
You'll snag the biggest savings on your tickets from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport if you plan your vacation for May. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport. August is the busiest month to travel to Athens. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
Lock in your flight from Beijing to ATH for July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Athens to range from 22ºC to 37ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC and 14ºC. Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Athens
Start your Athens trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
One of the best ways to get a feel for Athens is to visit its leading attractions. Essential stops include Museum of the Center for the Acropolis Studies, Acropolis of Athens and The Parthenon.
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