Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Altay Airport (AAT): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 35 minutes.
Altay's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
You can choose from seven weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport flights. The 14:45 departure with Air China is the earliest you can take. Air China operates the last service of the day at 14:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to catch your PEK to AAT flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air China has direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Altay — and maybe even more of China if your schedule allows.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air China.
Air China is the most punctual carrier that operates PEK to AAT flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here are some options between PEK and AAT:
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Urumqi Airport
Lanzhou Zhongchuan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Altay Airport (AAT)
Right now, R 4,856 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 11,937. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from PEK to AAT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from PEK to AAT by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
81% of flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport arrive at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from PEK.
To get to Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it takes about 45 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of about 50 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near PEK? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Altay Airport (AAT)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near AAT instead:
When to fly to Altay Airport (AAT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Altay in March.
The warmest month in Altay is July, with temperatures ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Altay Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEK to AAT in January. Temperatures average between -26ºC (-15ºF) and -7ºC (19ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Altay, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 451 kilometres south to Urumqi to tick off its leading attractions. From Hongshan Pagoda to Urumqi Botanical Garden and Xinjiang Ancient Ecological Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Travel 434 kilometres south-west from Altay and you'll be in Shihezi, another well-known stop in China. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Manasihe and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps Military Reclamation Museum - Xintonghang Y-11 Aircraft.
