Flying from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 15 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing one hour behind Seoul.
You can choose from 171 weekly Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with Korean Air is the earliest flight available. Korean Air operates the last service of the day at 23:55.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your ICN to PEK flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
You'll find a range of airlines operating direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Beijing holiday, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of China:
Most travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
Asiana Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering ICN to PEK flights, with 74.0% of its services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here are some options between ICN and PEK:
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
Yantai Laishan International Airport
Qingdao Liuting International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight is R 1,373. A round-trip plane ticket is currently R 2,251. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book five months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from ICN to PEK.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Discover the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Incheon International Airport, data shows 54.5% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Incheon International Airport is roughly 48 kilometres from central Seoul. To work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the best route and public transport alternatives.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 45 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near ICN:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Venture beyond Beijing and discover places outside the usual tourist stops with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Book your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price. If you're going away during a peak period, it's a smart idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Beijing. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the busiest month for flights from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your flights from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ICN to PEK in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be discovered. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If there's time to check out another side of China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are among its highlights.
