Beijing to Dubai (PEK–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–DXB is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates and Air China lead the route. The flight covers 3,632 miles in approximately 8h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates | 14 | 77W | 8h43-8h50 | – | – | – |
| CA Air China | 7 | 773 | 9h15 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 2:00 PM in Dubai.
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.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
PEK–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to DXB
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Air China and Emirates. With 21 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PEK to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to DXB ranges from 8 hours 50 minutes to 9 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 3,632 miles (5,845 km). There are approximately 21 weekly flights outbound and 21 return, totaling 42 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 15 hours via NQZ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.