Travelling from Ottawa to Beijing: what you need to know
Ottawa's main base, Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Ottawa to Beijing.
When landing in Beijing, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the primary hubs.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from Ottawa to Beijing. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you hold a passport from Canada, you will need a visa to visit China. This applies when booking a cheap flight from Ottawa to Beijing for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and definitely before you fly.
Flying from Ottawa
Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW)
Located around 13 kilometres from the centre of Ottawa, YOW can be reached in about 19 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport takes roughly 43 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Ottawa/Macdonald-Cartier International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Ottawa to Beijing or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Ottawa to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Ottawa to Beijing has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is approximately 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
After your flight from Ottawa to Beijing, rest your head at a hotel near PKX. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ottawa to Beijing
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Ottawa to Beijing is R 10,533. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 21,533. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from Ottawa to Beijing. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the departure date.
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Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Ottawa to Beijing. July is the most popular month to travel to Beijing. If you like a more relaxed atmosphere, go in February.
Book your flight from Ottawa to Beijing for July if you want to head to the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Ottawa to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Ottawa to Beijing, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
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