Travelling from Tehran to Beijing: what you need to know
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) is Tehran's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Tehran to Beijing taking off from here.
When working out where to arrive in Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the primary gateways.
Book a direct Tehran to Beijing flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 7 hours 15 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing four hours 30 minutes ahead of Tehran.
The busiest route for flights from Tehran to Beijing is from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) to Daxing International Airport (PKX). Take your pick of two weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from IKA to PKX is the 00:20 China Southern Airlines service. If you prefer to travel later, the final departure is at 00:20 with China Southern Airlines.
To ensure you don't miss your Tehran to Beijing flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tehran to Beijing
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Tehran to Beijing flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for your plane ticket from Tehran to Beijing.
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Flying from Tehran
Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA)
Take off from Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and fly straight through to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX). If you're searching for a direct flight from Tehran to Beijing out of IKA, those are your landing points.
Reserve your Tehran to Beijing plane tickets with China Southern Airlines. This airline is a popular option for direct flights from IKA.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing Tehran to Beijing flights leaving from Imam Khomeini International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Urumqi Diwopu International Airport (URC)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
IKA is around 40 kilometres from central Tehran. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
If you have an early flight from Tehran to Beijing, why not stay close by? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy some extra sleep) at Remis Hotel. Rexan Hotel is another handy accommodation option near Imam Khomeini International Airport.
69.19% of flights that leave from Imam Khomeini International Airport land at their destination on time.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is approximately 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 40 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Tehran to Beijing. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that are off the usual tourist route. Find your ideal set of wheels with Hertz.
Boost your chances of snagging the best deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The centre of Beijing is around 40 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). As soon as your flight from Tehran to Beijing has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near PKX. Kick back after your Tehran to Beijing flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Tehran to Beijing. April is the most popular month to travel to Beijing. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Tehran to Beijing ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap flights from Tehran to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Tehran to Beijing, explore our selection of hotels including:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Beijing itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Beijing is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.