Beijing to Rome (PEK–FCO) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–FCO is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 5,062 miles in approximately 11h 22m. Beyond nonstop, 49 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 7 | 77W | 11h22 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · FCO: CET
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 11:00 AM in Rome.
Chinese passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Italy. Applications are submitted through VFS Global centres across China, and processing typically takes up to 15 business days. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone and no older than 10 years. Travel medical insurance is mandatory. The 90-day stay limit applies across all Schengen states combined.
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.
Leonardo Express to Roma Termini (32 min, €14) departs from inside the terminal every 30 minutes. Regional FL1 trains cost €8 and serve Trastevere, Ostiense, and Tiburtina; useful if your accommodation is near those stations.Official taxis (white, metered) from FCO to central Rome (within the Aurelian Walls) have a fixed €50 fare regardless of traffic. Agree on the fixed rate before departure. Ciampino (CIA) handles Ryanair and some charter flights; it is 40 minutes east of Rome by bus and a completely separate airport.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are hot and dry (28–36°C, June–August) with little rain and intense sunshine. Heat rarely disrupts flights but can make the terminal uncomfortable. Winters are mild (5–13°C) with rain primarily from November through February. Snow in Rome is rare, occurring once every few years, but when it falls the city and airport are largely unprepared. Even light accumulations cause significant disruption.
Spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons (15–23°C). Sirocco winds from the Sahara occasionally bring warm dusty air and reduced visibility in spring. FCO has little fog risk and generally good flying weather compared to northern European hubs.
PEK–FCO Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to FCO
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to FCO Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to FCO ranges from 11 hours 22 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,062 miles (8,146 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
49 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 13 hours via OSL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.