Flying from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing three hours behind Canberra.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CBR to PEK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to tour a different city along the way, look for a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Canberra Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is a popular stop between CBR and PEK.
How to find the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport (CBR) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Currently, R 7,346 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Canberra Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,147. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CBR to PEK, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Canberra Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Snapping up cheap flights from CBR to PEK is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Canberra Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Handy information about Canberra Airport (CBR)
72.61% of flights departing from Canberra Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Canberra to Canberra Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Canberra Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near CBR:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you have a late Canberra Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near PEK:
Go beyond Beijing and discover places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
To get the lowest possible price, book your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your date of travel.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport to the centre of Beijing has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the busiest month for flights from Canberra Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Beijing in February.
Before locking in your flight from Canberra Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CBR to PEK sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Tai'an is another standout destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without a visit to Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
