How to find cheap flights from Beijing
Grab a one-way flight from Beijing for just £48. This is the cheapest price we've found for a departure from Beijing Capital.
Round-trip fares start at £90.
Of all the cities you can fly to from Beijing, Dalian is the cheapest.
Have the best deals come straight to you by creating a Price Alert for the flights you're interested in. You'll get an email or a notification on the app when prices drop.
Book early and you give yourself a better shot at savings. For domestic plane tickets from Beijing, book one to three months ahead. For international trips, aim for two to six months in advance.
Select 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, considering a neighboring airport could open up better flight options or lower fares.
Happy to go wherever the cheap flights are? Set 'Beijing' as your departure city and choose 'Explore everywhere' as your destination. Then sort by 'Cheapest flights' to find the best fares.
Flying from Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing sits in the UTC+8 time zone, with departures displayed in local time.
Leading airlines flying from Beijing are listed below, each with one example of an airport they operate from:
Air China: Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
China Southern: Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
China Eastern: Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
If you're crossing international borders, check whether you'll need a visa or another kind of document before you go. Your local embassy, airline or travel agent should have the most up-to-date details on entry rules.
Best time to fly from Beijing
Flights departing from Beijing are usually most affordable in June.
More people travel in July compared to other months. You can expect to pay higher fares at peak times like this.
March is the quietest time to fly out of the city, making cheaper tickets easier to find.
Consider hopping on a flight from Beijing departing Tuesday or Wednesday. Midweek is usually a more affordable time to travel compared to weekends.
Where to fly to from Beijing
Take your pick from cities including Seoul, Tokyo and Bangkok. They're among the most popular international destinations to fly to from Beijing.
Shanghai, Chengdu and Shenzhen are favourites if you'd rather explore your own backyard.
Want to discover more of the world? When flying from Beijing, the most visited countries include South Korea, Japan and Russia.
The shortest flight out of Beijing is to Yantai, which takes around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Leaving from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Around 26 kms (16 miles) from the city centre, Beijing Capital Airport is the busiest airport for flights from Beijing.
It'll take roughly 50 minutes to get there from the centre on public transport. When driving, it's about 45 minutes.
Popular airlines flying from Beijing Capital Airport include:
Want to begin your trip on a more relaxed note? Stay close to PEK. Whether you're departing early or simply want to avoid the rush, these hotels can help take the pressure off departure day:
Flying out of Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Around 40 kms (25 miles) from the city centre, Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) gives you one more option to weigh up when searching for flight tickets from Beijing.
If you use public transport, you'll get to the airport in 45 minutes or so. The drive takes about 50 minutes.
You can fly to your next destination from PKX with any of these airlines:
These hotels near Beijing Daxing Airport will put you steps from your departure lounge ahead of your flight from Beijing:
