Beijing to Jeddah (PEK–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DXB Dubai 12h 20m EK ACAFEK Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah flights
CAI Cairo 14h 10m CAMS AFE5F3 Cairo (CAI) to Jeddah flights
BKK Bangkok 14h 20m CAHUPG SVVN Bangkok (BKK) to Jeddah flights
DEL New Delhi 14h 23m CA 6EAISV New Delhi (DEL) to Jeddah flights
CAN Guangzhou (Huadu) 14h 48m CAHUSC MUSV Guangzhou (Huadu) (CAN) to Jeddah flights
HKG Hong Kong 15h CACXHU SV Hong Kong (HKG) to Jeddah flights
IST Istanbul 16h 6m CATK F3GASV Istanbul (IST) to Jeddah flights
HAK Haikou (Meilan) 17h 10m CAHUSC HU Haikou (Meilan) (HAK) to Jeddah flights
KUL Sepang 17h 20m CA MHODSV Sepang (KUL) to Jeddah flights
DAC Dhaka 17h 45m CA BGBSSV Dhaka (DAC) to Jeddah flights
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Beijing to Jeddah
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-5h behind

While no nonstop service exists between PEK and JED, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for PEK to JED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
43
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~50h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,555
Candidates
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Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-5h
Jeddah is 5 hours behind Beijing.
PEK: CST · JED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 1:00 PM in Jeddah.
Visa & Entry

Chinese passport holders require a visa for Saudi Arabia. A tourist eVisa can be obtained online through the official Visit Saudi portal, valid for one year with multiple entries and stays of up to 90 days per visit. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Processing typically takes 3 to 5 business days, and a recent digital photo is required with the application.

Getting to PEK

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.

Getting from JED

The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.

Jeddah Climate

Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.

Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.

PEK–JED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Beijing to Jeddah route.
Route details
Time difference-5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: PEK
IATA / ICAOPEK / ZBAA
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Passengers/yr67.3M
Elevation116 ft / 35 m
Destination: JED
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about PEK to JED flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Dubai, Cairo and Suvarnabhumi.
Jeddah is 5 hours behind Beijing.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Dubai, Cairo and Suvarnabhumi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.