How to find cheap flights to Beijing
£368 is the cheapest price for a return flight to Beijing. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is £215.
Stay on top of fare drops automatically by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or a notification on the app when ticket prices go down.
Avoid leaving things to the last minute. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets if you book early. Airlines usually offer some amazing early bird rates.
Click on the 'Add nearby airports' filter to expand your search for cheap flights to Beijing. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival destinations.
Choosing a multi-leg journey can help lower your fare, so search for flights that come with a stop or two. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Beijing
To find the month with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they show you the lowest fares available.
Plan your visit for July if you want to go when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when fares are likely to cost more.
The quietest month to go is February. Lock in your plane tickets to Beijing then and enjoy the top attractions at a more relaxed pace.
The weather can make or break your trip, so consider the type of conditions you want to travel in. Beijing is warmest in July, with averages of between 21ºC and 35ºC.
January is when temperatures are at their coolest, between -11ºC and 3ºC.
With one day of rainfall on average, January is the driest month in Beijing.
July brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around ten days of rainfall.
Flying to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are where you can touch down for your Beijing flight.
Most travellers flying into the city land at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Fly to your destination without any stops. These are some of the airlines that offer direct flights to Beijing:
You'll be in the UTC+8 timezone when you reach Beijing.
Book your tickets and then find the ideal place to stay. Explore these options and find your match:
Getting to central Beijing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Central Beijing is about 31 kms (19 miles) from PEK, the city's main airport.
Once you've touched down from your flight to Beijing, driving to the centre will take around 40 minutes.
Curl up in bed not long after your flight to Beijing. Put your bags down at one of these hotels close to Beijing Capital International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:
Go beyond Beijing and explore places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a car hire at PEK from Hertz.
Beijing Capital International Airport serves Beijing and nearby areas in Beijing, China.
Beijing highlights
These popular attractions should be high on your to-do list after stepping off your flight to Beijing:
Forbidden City: Offering a memorable introduction to the city's highlights, this landmark is around 2 kms (1 mile) northeast of the centre.
New Silk Alley Market (Xiu Shui): Spend a little money here while exploring Beijing. You'll find this shopping area roughly 5 kms (3 miles) east of the centre.
Temple of Heaven: This is just one more reason to visit this city. A memorable landmark, it's around 3 kms (2 miles) southeast of the centre of Beijing.
Explore more of China
In the mood to keep exploring? Tianjin will add something special to your trip to China. It's around 113 kms (70 miles) southeast of Beijing and features Haihe River, Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle. The major airport for this city is Tianjin Binhai International Airport (TSN).
Tangshan is another place that's too good to skip while you're in China. You'll find it roughly 153 kms (95 miles) east of Beijing. 勒泰中心, Tangshan Museum and 唐山海昌海洋馆 are visitor favourites.
About 257 kms (160 miles) southwest of Beijing, Shijiazhuang is worth working into your travels. Some of the best reasons to visit include Chinatown, 网红玻璃桥 and Ping'an Park. Flying into Shijiazhuang Zhengding International Airport (SJW) is the most convenient way to arrive here.
Complete your trip with a Beijing car hire
Want to rent a car in the city? Pick from a selection of car rentals in Beijing and go where you want, when you want. With one quick search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Beijing.