Travelling from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Hanoi.
You can choose from 11 weekly Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. The 10:00 departure with Vietnam Airlines is the earliest available. Air China operates the last service of the day at 13:55.
To ensure you catch your HAN to PEK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Air China offers direct flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Beijing — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
With a dependable 95.08% of services arriving on schedule, Air China is the most punctual carrier offering HAN to PEK flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between HAN and PEK:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Kunming Changshui International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Right now, R 1,862 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 3,995. Remember that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from HAN to PEK, book your trip eight months before your departure.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from HAN to PEK.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)
When it comes to Noi Bai International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.32% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to Noi Bai International Airport from central Hanoi, it takes around 35 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 26 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near HAN? If you've booked an early flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Reserve a hotel close to PEK if you're on a late Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore parts of Beijing that most visitors tend to miss. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Give yourself a better shot at securing a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a smart move.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from central Beijing. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Beijing in February.
Before locking in your flight from Noi Bai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAN to PEK in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Beijing is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.