Flying from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 25 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Hong Kong.
You can choose from 299 weekly Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. The 07:20 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest flight you can take. Hong Kong Airlines operates the last service of the day at 20:45.
To ensure you get on your HKG to PEK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as April, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
With direct flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport available through a range of airlines, flying to Beijing (and then other parts of China) is easy. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air China.
With an impressive 85.22% of services arriving as planned, Air China is the most punctual carrier for HKG to PEK flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between HKG and PEK:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Wuhan Tianhe International Airport
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
At the moment, R 1,670 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 2,577. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HKG to PEK.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from HKG to PEK by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Handy information about Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to Hong Kong International Airport's on-time performance, 73.04% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Hong Kong to Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 45 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near HKG? If you're boarding an early flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you have a late Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that aren't on every traveller's list. Book your wheels with Hertz.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport several weeks in advance. Prices generally rise closer to your departure date.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport to the centre of Beijing has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Beijing. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in February.
Book your flight from Hong Kong International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport for July if you want to explore Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from HKG to PEK sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to explore more of China. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
