Flying from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Beijing: what you need to know
Beijing and George Town (where Penang International Airport is located) share the UTC+8 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you land.
To ensure you get on your flight from PEN to Beijing, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it a breeze to book a flight from PEN to Beijing with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
If you hold a passport from Malaysia, you'll need a visa to visit China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Penang International Airport to Beijing for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
To get to PEN from central George Town, it takes about 26 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a handy hotel close to PEN? If you're catching an early flight from Penang International Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
How to find the cheapest flights from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Beijing
C$183 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Penang International Airport to Beijing. Return flights start from C$331. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from PEN to Beijing, book in advance. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Penang International Airport to Beijing across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Getting a cheap ticket from PEN to Beijing is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when the price has dropped.
Tailor your travel plans with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Penang International Airport to Beijing.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. With your own car rental or if you take a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Penang International Airport to Beijing. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
After your flight from Penang International Airport to Beijing has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from PEN to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Penang International Airport to Beijing. July is the busiest month to visit Beijing. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Book your flights from Penang International Airport to Beijing in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap flights from PEN to Beijing in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Penang International Airport to Beijing, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are highlights which should feature on any good Beijing itinerary.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Beijing and explore the city on your own terms. Easily compare options in one go to find your perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Penang International Airport to Beijing.