Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Bangkok: what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok is 4 hours 49 minutes.
The timezone in Bangkok is UTC+7. The city is 1 hour behind Beijing, where Beijing Capital International Airport is located.
With 43 flights a week between the two airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) is the busiest route. Thai Airways operates the earliest flight at 06:45. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from PEK to BKK is with Hainan Airlines at 21:05.
To ensure you catch your flight from PEK to Bangkok, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
You can book a nonstop flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok. Begin your journey at PEK and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).
You'll find a variety of airlines that offer direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok, including:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When searching for flights from PEK to Bangkok, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Changsha Huanghua Airport (CSX)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH)
If you hold a passport from China, you'll need an e-visa to enter Thailand. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always consult official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Central Beijing to PEK is approximately 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
In search of a convenient hotel near PEK? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Bangkok
C$206 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$408. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
Score cheap tickets from PEK to Bangkok by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from looking for cheap tickets from PEK to Bangkok every day.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Airports in Bangkok
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to central Bangkok is around 35 minutes by car. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour and 6 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near BKK if you're catching a late flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
After your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok has hit the runway, you can reach the city centre in around 30 minutes by car. Central Bangkok is approximately 27 kilometres from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
After your flight from PEK to Bangkok, settle in at a hotel near DMK. These are some comfortable options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Bangkok
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok. To skip the crowds, visit Bangkok in April when things are quieter.
Book your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok for April to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 26ºC to 37ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from PEK to Bangkok in December when temperatures average between 19ºC and 33ºC.
More about Bangkok
After booking your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Bangkok, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Bangkok:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Grand Palace, Wat Arun and Wat Phra Kaew are top sights which should be on any good Bangkok itinerary.
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