Travelling from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Beijing: what you need to know
Don Mueang International Airport is located in Bangkok. Operating on the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is 1 hour ahead of Bangkok.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from DMK to Beijing. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can book a nonstop flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing. Start your journey at DMK and touch down at Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Get on board with Thai AirAsia. This popular carrier operates direct flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore another city. When searching for flights from DMK to Beijing, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG)
Nanning Airport (NNG)
You won't need a visa for China if you have a passport from Thailand and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before reserving your flight tickets from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest rules.
Travelling from central Bangkok to DMK takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near DMK:
How to find the cheapest flights from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Beijing
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing is C$211. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$387. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from DMK to Beijing if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 31 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
As soon as your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing has arrived, you can reach the city centre in about 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from DMK to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Beijing, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from DMK to Beijing sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top attractions which should feature on every Beijing itinerary.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
Select one of our car rentals in Beijing and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare companies in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Beijing.