Dublin to Beijing (DUB–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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DUB–PEK is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,137 miles in approximately 10h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 7 | 789 | 10h10 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
DUB: IST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Dublin, it's 1:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
Irish passport holders need a visa to enter China. The standard L (tourist) visa costs EUR 126 for single entry and EUR 136 for double entry, processed in 4 working days at the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre in Dublin. Express service (2 to 3 days) costs an additional EUR 25. Rush service (1 day) costs an additional EUR 35. China offers transit visa exemptions of 72 to 144 hours at select airports (Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and others) if transiting to a third country, with stays restricted to specific regions.
Required documents include a passport valid for at least 6 months with at least two blank pages, a completed application form with a recent photo (48mm x 33mm, white background), flight itinerary, hotel bookings for the full stay, and proof of sufficient funds (bank statements). An invitation letter is needed for certain visa categories. Travel insurance is not mandatory but strongly recommended. Biometric fingerprints are collected at the visa center. China periodically announces visa-free trial policies for specific nationalities, so check the embassy website for any current Irish exemptions before applying.
No direct flights connect Dublin to mainland China. Connections through London, Amsterdam, Helsinki, or Istanbul to Beijing or Shanghai take 13 to 18 hours. China uses the renminbi/yuan (CNY), trading at roughly 7.3 CNY per $1. Cash is surprisingly difficult to use in Chinese cities, where WeChat Pay and Alipay dominate. Foreign visitors can now link international credit cards to Alipay for payments. No mandatory vaccinations. VPN software is needed to access Google, WhatsApp, Instagram, and most Western social media platforms.
Dublin Bus route 747 (Airlink) runs from the city centre (O'Connell Street) to the airport in 30–50 minutes, costing €7 one-way or €12 return. DART rail does not serve the airport directly; the nearest station requires a bus connection. Ride-shares from the city centre typically cost €20–35 depending on traffic.
The M50 and M1 motorways feed into the airport; short-term parking in Terminal 1 or 2 costs from €4/30 min, while long-stay lots (P3/P4) are significantly cheaper for multi-day trips. Allow extra time during morning and evening rush hours on the M50.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
DUB–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DUB to PEK
Dublin Airport (DUB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DUB to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DUB to PEK is about 10 hours 10 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,137 miles (8,267 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Manchester, Copenhagen Kastrup and Frankfurt Main. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.