Beijing to Berlin (PEK–BER) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–BER is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Hainan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 4,572 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 33 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HU Hainan Airlines | 5 | 789 | 9h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · BER: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 12:00 PM in Berlin.
Chinese passport holders need a Schengen visa to enter Germany. Apply at the German embassy or a VFS Global visa centre in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, or Shenyang. The short-stay visa costs EUR 80 and allows stays up to 90 days within a 180-day window. Processing takes 10 to 15 calendar days on average.
Required documents: completed application form, two biometric photos, travel medical insurance with EUR 30,000 minimum coverage, round-trip flight reservation, proof of accommodation, and proof of financial means. Bank statements from the last 3 months are standard. Employment letters with salary and approved leave dates are expected for employed applicants. Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months after the planned Schengen exit date with 2 blank pages.
Germany is one of the higher approval-rate Schengen countries for Chinese applicants. If Germany is your main destination in a multi-country trip, submit your application there even if you enter the Schengen area through another country.
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.
The Airport Express (FEX) to Berlin Hauptbahnhof takes 30 minutes and costs €3.80 with a standard ABC-zone ticket (covered by the Berlin Welcome Card). Departs every 30 minutes. S9 to Spandau or Westkreuz also works (45–50 min, same fare).
Taxis to Mitte: €40–55 (35–50 min). Uber: €30–45. The train platforms are in the basement of Terminal 1; follow the "S-Bahn/FEX" signs from baggage claim. Rental car desks are in Terminal 1 arrivals. Regional trains to Magdeburg, Dresden, and Leipzig also stop at BER airport station.
Humid continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. Berlin winters (December–February) average −2–4°C with occasional snow and freezing rain. De-icing delays are routine in January and February but rarely cause mass cancellations. The airport's recent construction means modern de-icing infrastructure.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with afternoon thunderstorms possible in July. Spring and autumn are mild (10–18°C) and operationally stable. Strong westerly winds can make approaches to BER gusty. Overall disruption risk is moderate.
PEK–BER Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to BER
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) are connected by nonstop service from Hainan Airlines. With 5 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to BER Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to BER ranges from 9 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 4,572 miles (7,357 km). There are approximately 5 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
33 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via PRG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.