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General information about flights between Astana and Beijing
Beijing's time zone is GMT+8, a difference of +3 hours from Astana.
For a trip to Beijing, citizens of Kazakhstan do not need a visa if the length of stay does not exceed 30 days.
The route is in demand year-round: business visits, study and tourist trips, transit across Asia.
Regular direct flights on the route are possible under carriers' programs (seasonally); convenient connecting options through international hubs are available year-round.
The average travel time on a direct flight is 5 hours.
The distance between Astana and Beijing is 3653 km.
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Flight schedule Astana — Beijing
Flight frequency: flights with a layover through major hubs are available every day, while direct departures operate 3–5 times a week.
Travel time: a direct flight is 5 hours; with a layover, the average time is 8–14 hours.
Best time to book air tickets: 30–45 days before departure.
High demand — April–May, September–October, as well as June–August and late December — early January.
Low demand — late January–March and November (except holiday weeks).
How much does a flight from Astana to Beijing cost
There is no fixed price for the Astana — Beijing flight: it depends on the departure date, the airline, the season, whether the itinerary has connections and how far ahead you book. Current fares for your dates are in Freedom Travel search, where the total including fees is shown up front and you can pay by card online.
Which airlines fly the Astana — Beijing route
- Air Astana
- Via Xi'an: Air China, China Eastern Airlines
- Uzbekistan Airways
- Via Shymkent: SCAT
- Via Urumqi: China Southern Airlines
- Via Istanbul: Turkish Airlines
- Via Doha: Qatar Airways
- Via Dubai: Emirates / Flydubai
- Via Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways / Wizz Air
- Via Moscow: Aeroflot
Current combinations and fares are always visible in Freedom Travel's results — choose convenient flights and compare conditions.
How to get from Astana to Beijing: flight options
Direct flights: Air Astana, Air China. Flight time ~5 hours with no layovers.
Connecting routes: Almaty, Urumqi, Xi'an, Tashkent, Moscow, Istanbul, Doha, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Seoul.
Comparison: a direct flight saves time; a layover expands the choice of dates/fares and lets you optimize the budget. For comfort — short connections; for savings — longer overnight layovers.
Beijing Airports
The city is served by two international airports:
- Beijing Capital (PEK) — a major hub in the northeast. To the center: the Airport Express line, buses, taxis and transfers.
- Beijing Daxing (PKX) — a new high-tech airport in the south of the metropolitan area. Connected to the center by high-speed trains and an express metro.
What to see in Beijing
Beijing is the capital of China and one of the world's largest megacities.
Here imperial heritage sits alongside modern architecture and powerful infrastructure: seven UNESCO sites, an extensive metro and high-speed highways, two international airports.
The climate is monsoon continental: hot summers and cold winters; the most comfortable months for trips are April–May and September–October.
Ideas for 2–3 days on where a tourist can go in Beijing:
- Tiananmen Square and the Forbidden City (Gugong).
- The Temple of Heaven and the parks of old Beijing.
- Hutongs — historic lanes with teahouses and courtyards.
- The Olympic Park: the "Bird's Nest" and the "Water Cube".
- The Great Wall of China (the Mutianyu or Badaling sections) — a half-day or full-day trip.
Important: check in advance the current entry requirements (visas, terms, transit rules) and the baggage allowance of your chosen airline.
Travelling from Astana to Beijing is simple and convenient. And with Freedom Travel you'll quickly find the right flight and buy a ticket at a great price — quickly, safely and without any extra hassle!