Flying from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Brussels, where Brussels Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). There are 10 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to get on your way as soon as you can, the earliest flight from BRU to PEK is the 12:20 Hainan Airlines option. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 13:20 with Hainan Airlines.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from BRU to Beijing.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Direct flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Beijing are available for booking. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is where you'll be landing.
Hainan Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Brussels Airport to Beijing.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even tour another city. When searching for flights from BRU to Beijing, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Some popular options include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
If you hold a passport from Belgium, you'll need a visa to enter China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Brussels Airport to Beijing for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before flying.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Brussels, BRU can be reached in about 21 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport takes roughly 39 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Brussels Airport to Beijing? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to BRU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Beijing
C$484 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Brussels Airport to Beijing. Return flights start at C$653. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 8 months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from BRU to Beijing.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Brussels Airport to Beijing. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Use the filters to tailor your flights from Brussels Airport to Beijing. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is around 40 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Brussels Airport to Beijing, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 56 kilometres from central Beijing. Once you've disembarked your flight from Brussels Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from BRU to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the busiest month for flights from Brussels Airport to Beijing. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Beijing in February when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Brussels Airport to Beijing in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from BRU to Beijing in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Beijing right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Brussels Airport to Beijing:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are must-do's during your Beijing adventure.
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