Travelling from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is 2 hours 15 minutes.
Beijing is one hour behind Seoul and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Choose from 59 weekly Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with Korean Air is the earliest you can take. Korean Air operates the latest service of the day at 23:55.
Your ICN to PEK flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Beijing (and then other destinations in China) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Air China is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Korean Air ranks as the top on-time carrier for ICN to PEK flights, with 89.12% of services arriving as scheduled.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between ICN and PEK:
Qingdao Airport
Dalian Airport
Yantai Airport
Handy information about Incheon International Airport (ICN)
When it comes to Incheon International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Seoul to Incheon International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 5 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near ICN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Consider booking a hotel close to PEK if you're on a late Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go beyond Beijing and discover places that usually fly under the radar with your own wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
To lock in the lowest rate, book your ride from Beijing Capital Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Prices usually increase closer to your departure date.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The quietest month for a flight from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Beijing based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Incheon International Airport to Beijing Capital Airport for June if you want to visit Beijing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from ICN to PEK around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Beijing has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in China, consider Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are highlights.
