Flying from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS): What you need to know
Beijing has a couple of airports where you can kick off your trip. Explore your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS) flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Cairns is two hours ahead of Beijing. Cairns Airport is located in Cairns, which operates on the UTC+10 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Beijing to CNS, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even explore another city. When browsing cheap flights from Beijing to CNS departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it takes around 40 minutes to drive the 31 kilometres or so.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
79.67% of flights leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport land at their destination on time.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport. Check out these connections between Daxing International Airport and CNS:
Haneda Airport (HND)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to PKX from the centre of Beijing in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The airport is approximately 56 kilometres away.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Beijing to CNS flight? Kick back in a hotel near Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Daxing International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 88.83% of them landing within the expected time frame.
About Cairns Airport (CNS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CNS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Cairns Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or East Coast to explore Cairns and beyond.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Beijing to Cairns Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
Cairns Airport is roughly 5 kilometres from central Cairns. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Cairns Airport is R 5,187. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 12,143. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Beijing to CNS if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Beijing to Cairns Airport ticket.
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Hunt down a great price on a flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'
The best time to fly from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to go to Cairns. July is when most people book flights from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS), which may be perfect if you're after more excitement.
Book a Beijing to CNS plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Cairns to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Cairns Airport in August when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF).
More about Cairns
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Cairns right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport:
Your Cairns trip should come with a bit of sightseeing. Highlights you can't miss include Great Barrier Reef, Barrier Reef Park and Great Barrier Reef Liveaboard.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Cairns, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey around 290 kilometres south to Townsville to check off its must-visit sights. From Great Barrier Reef Marine Park to Reef HQ and Botanic Gardens, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
North Ward is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 290 kilometres south-east of Cairns. No trip is complete without dropping by The Strand Jetty, Ocean Siren Statue and The Drill Hall Studio.
