Fly from Abu Dhabi to Beijing with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Abu Dhabi to Beijing and experience two of the world’s most inspiring capital cities. From cosmopolitan Abu Dhabi, you’ll glide towards ancient Beijing, the upwardly-mobile capital of China.
Etihad flights make it easy to prepare for Beijing’s delights, from the iconic Forbidden City palaces to the bright lights of the business hub dubbed ‘China’s Silicon Valley’. Business or pleasure, Beijing has it all.
Important information about travelling to China & transiting through Abu Dhabi
To meet the testing requirements of the Chinese embassy in the UAE and Etihad Airways, you’ll need to stay for a minimum of 48 hours in Abu Dhabi before continuing your journey to China.
You must have a Health code issued from the Chinese Embassy in the country from where you start your journey, and a Health code from the Chinese Embassy in the UAE.
Find out more information about the specific entry, testing and quarantine regulations required for your journey here. You’ll need to make sure you follow all testing requirements during transit or you will not be permitted to fly.
To make the most of your transit and explore the city before continuing your journey, you can book a stopover package in Abu Dhabi with Etihad.
Why fly to Beijing with Etihad Airways
Flying from Abu Dhabi to Beijing: FAQs
What is the weather like in Beijing?
Beijing has four seasons. Summer, between June and September, is hot and humid with temperatures regularly reaching 30°C. Autumn (October and November) is cooler, but it gets much colder and windier from December to March. In April, the warmer weather starts to return.
What food should I try in Beijing?
Whether you’re travelling to Beijing for two days or a month, it pays to carve out time to try the delicious food – it’s very different to Emirati cuisine. Beijing Roast Duck is a local speciality, served with an authentic crispy texture alongside spring onion and cucumber. Jiaozi dumplings are another must-try.
Top tips for Abu Dhabi to Beijing
See the Summer Palace
China’s Qing Dynasty (1644-1912) emperors looked to get out of central Beijing to escape the heat of the summer. The Summer Palace, originating in the 1700s but rebuilt in the 1800s, is where they came.
This huge complex of gardens, lakes, temples and palaces is considered a ‘masterpiece of Chinese landscape garden design’ by UNESCO.
Visit the Temple of Heaven
The Temple of Heaven is a beautiful and atmospheric complex of religious buildings, built during the Ming Dynasty at the same time as Beijing’s Forbidden City.
Similar in scale to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, the Beijing temple is one of the largest religious complexes in the world. It was reserved for exclusive use by the imperial families of the Ming and Qing dynasties.