Beijing to Abu Dhabi (PEK–AUH) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–AUH is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 3,700 miles in approximately 9h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 50 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 5 | 789 | 9h20 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · AUH: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 2:00 PM in Abu Dhabi.
Chinese passport holders get visa-free entry to the UAE for stays up to 30 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months. This visa-free arrangement started in January 2018. You receive a free entry stamp at immigration with no advance application needed.
The 30-day stay can be extended once for an additional 30 days at the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship offices. The extension fee is AED 600 (about CNY 1,200). For work or long-term stays, your UAE sponsor or employer must arrange the visa. Each emirate handles immigration separately, but the visa-free entry works at all UAE airports.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
Careem and Uber serve the airport at AED 45–70 to downtown Abu Dhabi (25–40 min). Official taxis at the curb: AED 50–80. Bus E101 to Central Bus Station costs AED 4 and takes 45 minutes but runs infrequently; verify schedule before relying on it.For Dubai: shared taxis from the airport cost AED 75–100/seat; private taxis AED 200–350 (90–120 min). Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The new terminal (Terminal A opened 2023) handles most Etihad flights; confirm which terminal for ground transport.
Hyper-arid desert climate on the Arabian Gulf coast. Summers (June–September) are extreme at 38–47°C with very high humidity. Outdoor exposure is extreme in July and August. Ground handling and ramp operations are affected by heat protocols. Haboob (sandstorm) events reduce visibility and may cause ground stops.
Winter (December–February) is the peak travel season at 18–27°C with clear skies and minimal disruption risk. The airport almost never sees rain. When rain does occur (typically December–February), local drainage infrastructure can briefly flood access roads. Overall, AUH is one of the most operationally consistent major hubs globally.
PEK–AUH Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to AUH
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Zayed International Airport (AUH) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to AUH Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to AUH ranges from 9 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,700 miles (5,955 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
50 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 18 hours via TPE. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.