Beijing to Warsaw (PEK–WAW) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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PEK–WAW is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 4,315 miles in approximately 9h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: LO | 8 | 773 | 9h35-9h41 | – | Star Alliance | LO |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · WAW: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 12:00 PM in Warsaw.
Chinese passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Poland. The visa allows stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period and is applied for at the Polish embassy or a VFS Global centre in China. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure from the Schengen zone. The 90-day limit is shared across all 29 Schengen member states.
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 SKM commuter train (PLN 4.40–7.00) from platform level in the terminal to Warszawa Centralna takes 25 minutes; easiest and most affordable. Trains run every 15–30 minutes from around 04:30 to midnight. Night bus N32 covers late arrivals.Taxi from the official rank: PLN 40–60 to city center. Uber and Bolt: PLN 30–50, pickup from the designated zone outside arrivals. Rental cars from several major brands are in the arrivals hall. Solidarity Airport (Chopin's formal name) is 10km south of the center via Aleje Jerozolimskie.
Humid continental climate with cold winters and warm summers. January averages −3–2°C. Snow and freezing rain are common from December through February and cause routine de-icing delays and occasional cancellations. Snowfall can be heavy. WAW has robust de-icing capability, but significant events still cause disruption.
Summers (June–August) are warm at 22–28°C with frequent thunderstorms in July. Spring and autumn offer the most operationally stable weather. Pack a proper winter coat from November through March. Wind chill on the tarmac is significant.
PEK–WAW Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to WAW
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 16 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
PEK to WAW Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to WAW is about 9 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 4,315 miles (6,944 km). There are approximately 16 weekly flights outbound and 16 return, totaling 32 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Copenhagen Kastrup, Berlin Brandenburg and Vienna. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.