Most flights from Dublin to Beijing route you through London, Doha, or Dubai. This one goes straight. Hainan Airlines fly non-stop, landing you in Beijing in under ten hours. Prices start from €548 return, with dates running from August all the way through to March.
✈️ The deal
- From: Dublin, Ireland
- To: Beijing, China
- Airline: Hainan Airlines
- Stops: Non-stop
- Price: €548–€599 return
- When: August 2026 to March 2027
Example dates:
03/08/2026 – 10/08/2026
02/09/2026 – 17/09/2026
01/10/2026 – 20/10/2026
03/11/2026 – 21/11/2026
01/12/2026 – 17/12/2026
05/12/2027 – 20/12/2027
07/01/2027 – 26/01/2027
05/02/2027 – 19/02/2027
06/02/2027 – 23/02/2027
06/03/2027 – 20/03/2027
09/03/2027 – 27/03/2027
💰 How far does your money go?
Beijing is far cheaper than Dublin once you land. A bowl of hand-pulled noodles from a street stall costs around €1.50. A local beer in a bar runs €1.80. A full sit-down meal at a neighbourhood restaurant lands between €3 and €5. What you'd spend on a single round in Dublin covers food for an entire day in Beijing.
☀️ The weather
September and October are peak Beijing. Days are crisp, sunny and dry, with temperatures between 15°C and 24°C. August brings heat up to 35°C, with humidity and occasional downpours. November marks the shift to cold, and December through February is genuinely bitter, with temperatures often dropping below -5°C. March warms slowly, reaching 10–15°C by the end of the month. If you have flexibility, go in autumn.
🏨 Where to stay
Beijing covers every budget, from central business hotels to some of the finest properties in Asia.
Ibis Beijing Sanyuan — 8.1/10 · From €50/night
Reliable, central, and no-frills. Good value for those who plan to spend most of their time out exploring.
Jen Beijing by Shangri-La — 8.7/10 · From €95/night
A sleek mid-range option in the heart of the CBD. Pool, well-appointed rooms, and consistent service.
Rosewood Beijing — 9.2/10 · From €310/night
One of the finest addresses in the city. Discreet, beautifully designed, and steps from the financial district.
🎯 What to do
Beijing is one of the great cities of the world. Give it more than a long weekend.
The Great Wall at Mutianyu — The most accessible and least crowded of the major sections. Cable car up, toboggan down.
The Forbidden City — 980 rooms, 500 years of imperial history. Book tickets in advance: entry is capped daily and sells out.
Hutong walk — The narrow alleyways of the old city are where real Beijing life still plays out. A walking or cycling tour gets you past the tourist strip.
Peking Duck dinner — Not optional. Find a local spot away from hotel restaurants and order it the traditional way: whole duck, pancakes, plum sauce.
🗺️ Where to go from here
Beijing works well as a base for deeper China travel.
Xi'an — A 4.5-hour bullet train ride southwest. Home to the Terracotta Warriors and one of China's best street food scenes.
Shanghai — Five hours by high-speed train. The contrast with Beijing is sharp: glass towers, French Concession architecture, and a very different energy.
Chengdu — Two hours by plane. Giant pandas, fiery Sichuan food, and a slower pace of life.
Guilin — Two hours by plane south. Karst mountains, rice paddies, and the Li River. One of the most photographed landscapes in China.
Non-stop from Dublin, no connections to fumble. Dates run from August to March. Book while the price holds.
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