Frankfurt am Main to Beijing (FRA–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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FRA–PEK is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air China and Lufthansa lead the route. The flight covers 4,840 miles in approximately 9h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: TP | 15 | 773, 77F | 8h59-9h25 | – | Star Alliance | TP |
| LH Lufthansa | 5 | 77X | 10h05 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Frankfurt am Main
| Metric | FRA→PEK | LUX→PEK |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from FRA | – | 108 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 27 | 2 |
| Flight time | 9h 13m | 11h 50m |
Travel Essentials
FRA: CEST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main, it's 12:00 AM (next day) in Beijing.
German passport holders currently qualify for visa-free entry to China for stays up to 30 days. This policy, extended through the end of 2025 and renewed into 2026, covers tourism, business visits, transit, and family visits. Just show up with a passport valid for at least 6 months and a return or onward ticket. No advance application needed.
If you need to stay longer than 30 days, apply for a visa at the Chinese embassy or a Chinese Visa Application Service Centre (CVASC) in Germany. A single-entry tourist visa (L visa) costs EUR 126 for German citizens. Processing takes 4 business days for regular service. Express service (2 days) costs EUR 151. You need the application form, a passport photo, flight booking, hotel reservation, and proof of funds.
China also offers 144-hour visa-free transit at major airports including Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu if you are transiting to a third country. This is separate from the 30-day visa-free policy and useful for longer layover visits.
S-Bahn lines S8 and S9 run from Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (main station) to Terminal 1 every 15 minutes (15 min, €5.65 single or included in a Frankfurt day ticket). ICE and IC long-distance trains serve the airport's own long-distance station (Fernbahnhof); this is separate from the S-Bahn Regional station and connects Frankfurt to Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, and other cities without requiring travel through the city centre.Taxis from the city centre cost €25–35 and take 15–25 minutes. Terminal 2 connects to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine people mover.
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.
FRA–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from FRA to PEK
Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Lufthansa. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
FRA to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from FRA to PEK is about 9 hours 13 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,840 miles (7,789 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 54 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Stockholm-Arlanda, Warsaw Chopin and Berlin Brandenburg. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Luxembourg (LUX).