Travelling from Beijing to Bangkok: what you need to know
There are two main airports to choose from in Beijing. Explore your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX) when booking your flight from Beijing to Bangkok.
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's chief entry points.
The average time for a direct Beijing to Bangkok flight is 5 hours.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, making Bangkok one hour behind Beijing.
With 36 weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the most popular route. Hop on the earliest flight from Beijing to Bangkok with Thai Airways International at 06:45. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from PEK to BKK is with Hainan Airlines at 21:05.
To ensure you don't miss your Beijing to Bangkok flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is a good rule of thumb.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Bangkok
At the moment, R 1,576 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Bangkok. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,236. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Beijing to Bangkok flights.
May is the best month for landing a fantastic deal on a plane ticket from Beijing to Bangkok. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when a better deal is available on cheap flights from Beijing to Bangkok.
Save money on your Beijing to Bangkok flight with the help of our filters. Select your preferred times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Jet off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) on a nonstop flight from Beijing to Bangkok. From PEK, you can fly directly to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
You'll have your choice of airlines that offer direct Beijing to Bangkok plane tickets out of PEK. Book your journey with one of these:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Beijing to Bangkok flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Beijing Capital International Airport. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Taiyuan Wusu International Airport (TYN)
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Bangkok or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
When it comes to Beijing Capital International Airport's on-time performance, 79.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Thinking of jetting off from Daxing International Airport (PKX)? You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Bangkok out of this major hub. Land at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) or Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) without any detours.
PKX has a range of airlines offering direct Beijing to Bangkok plane tickets. Board your flight with one of these:
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your Beijing to Bangkok flight, here's where you can stop when setting off from Daxing International Airport:
Haikou Meilan International Airport (HAK)
Kunming Changshui International Airport (KMG)
Tianfu International Airport (TFU)
PKX is around 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to reach the terminal driving from the city centre.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away from home? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Bangkok:
Flights from Daxing International Airport have a reputation for punctuality, with 88.83% of them landing on schedule.
Arriving in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
The distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres. It takes about 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Reserve a hotel close to BKK if you have a late flight from Beijing to Bangkok. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire or Hertz and explore beyond Bangkok's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Suvarnabhumi Airport around four weeks before your departure date.
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) is about 21 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. After your flight from Beijing to Bangkok, it takes approximately 30 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to DMK. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Beijing to Bangkok:
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Don Mueang International Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Compare availability and rates from Chic Car Rent, asap car hire and Hertz.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride three weeks before your arrival at DMK will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Bangkok. To skip the crowds, visit Bangkok in April.
Book a Beijing to Bangkok ticket departing in April if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bangkok to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Bangkok in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF) on average.
More about Bangkok
Start your Bangkok trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Bangkok, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are major attractions which should be on any well-planned Bangkok itinerary.
Explore more of Thailand
Udon Thani is just one of the many places in Thailand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Bangkok. Around 467 kilometres to the north-east, popular attractions include Nong Prajak Public Park, Krom Luang Prachaksinlapakhom Monument and Chinesisches Tor.
Chon Buri is another well-known destination in Thailand and is around 64 kilometres south-east of Bangkok. No trip is complete without dropping by Wat Ton Son, Forest and Phra Phutthasihing Hall.
