Flying from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.
Bangkok's timezone is UTC+7, which makes Bangkok one hour behind Beijing.
Choose from 41 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flights. The 06:50 departure with Thai Airways International is the earliest you can take. Air China operates the last service of the day at 20:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PEK to BKK flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
You'll find a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. When you're ready to kick off your Bangkok holiday, let one of these carriers transport you to this unmissable part of Thailand:
Most travellers choose to travel with Hainan Airlines on this route.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates PEK to BKK flights. A dependable 90.76% of its services on this route arrive without delay.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beijing Capital Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between PEK and BKK include:
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Hong Kong Intl 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 on schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when taking off from PEK.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PEK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Book a hotel near BKK if you have a late Beijing Capital Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Chic Car Rent, asap car rental or Hertz to explore Bangkok and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport about four weeks before you travel.
When to fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
January is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Bangkok in March.
When reserving your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. April is the warmest month in Bangkok, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PEK to BKK in January. Average temperatures are between 19ºC (66ºF) and 34ºC (93ºF) then.