Flying from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is Beijing's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) leaving from here.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 30 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Beijing. Tokyo Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo.
The most popular route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT), with 18 direct weekly services. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from PEK to NRT is the 7:20am Hainan Airlines service. If a later flight fits your day better, the last departure is at 2:30pm with Air China.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Beijing to NRT.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
You can take a direct flight from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You'll have your pick of carriers offering direct flights from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport leaving from PEK. Reserve your trip with one of these:
The top choice among passengers flying between PEK and NRT is Air China.
Hainan Airlines ranks as the top on-time carrier on this route, with 97.14% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Beijing to NRT. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Nagoya Chubu Centrair International Airport (NGO)
Travelling from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kms (17 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PEK arrive at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport. Check out these connections between Beijing Daxing International Airport and NRT:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
PKX is around 48 kms (30 miles) from central Beijing. It'll take you 50 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Beijing to NRT flight? Unwind in a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Most flights that depart Beijing Daxing International Airport get to their destination right on cue. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 87%.
About Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay at one of these hotels near NRT and turn in quicker:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport flight.
The street address for NRT is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Getting from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
From Tokyo Narita International Airport, central Tokyo is around 56 kms (35 miles) away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Currently, £95 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £187. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flights from Beijing to NRT, book your plane ticket 11 months ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for finding cheap Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
January is the busiest month for flights from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). Plan your visit to Tokyo in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 23ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Beijing to NRT plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport in January when temperatures are between 9ºC and 15ºC.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Tokyo Narita International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
Tokyo Skytree and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Sensho-ji.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Japan you'll want to see. Around 322 kms (200 miles) west of Tokyo, a trip to Nagoya will keep you on the go. Start with leading attractions like Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Japan, head for Toyohashi, about 290 kms (180 miles) west of Tokyo. Yoshida Castle, Okunoin and Futagawa Fushimi Inari are among its highlights.