Travelling from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): What you need to know
Get your trip planning underway by checking out the most convenient place to catch your flight from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Explore the options for taking off from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX), two of the city's main airports.
Expect to be in the air for 3 hours 45 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport flight.
Beijing and Hong Kong (where Hong Kong International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
With 106 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) is the busiest route. Cathay Pacific operates the earliest flight at 3:25am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from PEK to HKG is with Hong Kong Airlines at 8:45pm.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to HKG, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and up to four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Reach your destination without the detour from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nonstop flights from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) can be booked from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines offering direct flights from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport leaving from PEK. Book your ticket with one of these:
Cathay Pacific is the airline most travellers choose for flights from PEK to HKG.
With a dependable 95.87% of services arriving as scheduled, Hong Kong Airlines is the top on-time carrier serving this route.
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Beijing Capital International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 81% of flights that depart PEK reach their destination without delay.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) plane ticket with departures from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Work out whether leaving from PKX works best for your plans.
You'll find a wide range of airlines that operate direct flights from Beijing to HKG. Here's a list of carriers flying nonstop to your destination from PKX:
China Southern has the largest share of bookings on the PKX to HKG route.
Flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Hong Kong International Airport see fewer delays with China Southern than with any other carrier.
PKX is about 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing International Airport the day before your Beijing to HKG flight:
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport are known for their punctuality, with 87% of them arriving right on cue.
About Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Stay at one of these hotels near HKG and fast-forward to bedtime:
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
From Hong Kong International Airport, central Hong Kong is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 35 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It'll take around 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport is R 778. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 2,082. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Beijing to HKG. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Think about your travel style when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to visit Hong Kong. February is when most people book flights from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Beijing to HKG plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Hong Kong to range from 27ºC (81ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC (52ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Hong Kong
Start your Hong Kong trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Hong Kong International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of terrific things to do in Hong Kong when you're ready to go sightseeing. Kick things off at Hong Kong Island followed by Victoria Harbour and Victoria Peak.
Explore more of China
You've done Hong Kong, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel around 113 kilometres northwest to Guangzhou to tick off its top attractions. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another major destination in China, head for Shantou, about 306 kilometres northeast of Hong Kong. Beishan Bay, Longhu Beach Tourist Resort and Lveniaowei Mountain are among the biggest draws.