Flying from Phuket Airport (HKT) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Phuket Airport to Beijing Capital Airport.
Beijing is one hour ahead of Phuket and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Each week, there are 11 Phuket Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. To take off as soon as possible, select the 18:25 Air China flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 22:35 with Air China.
To ensure you get on your HKT to PEK flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Air China offers direct flights from Phuket Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Beijing — and maybe even more of China if you have time.
Air China tops the list for bookings on this route.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering HKT to PEK flights. An exceptional 91.18% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Phuket Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. These are the top stopovers between HKT and PEK:
Chengdu Tianfu International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Handy information about Phuket Airport (HKT)
Of all flights departing from Phuket Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Phuket Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Phuket. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Have an early flight from Phuket Airport to Beijing Capital Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to HKT:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you have a late Phuket Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and explore parts of Beijing that aren't in every guidebook. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Improve your chances of snagging a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
From Beijing Capital Airport, Beijing is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Phuket Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in March.
Lock in your flight from Phuket Airport to Beijing Capital Airport for June if you want to go to Beijing during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HKT to PEK sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Beijing has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another must-experience destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without visiting Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.

