Flying from Tokyo to Beijing: what you need to know
There are two main airports you can take off from in Tokyo. Explore your options leaving from Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT) when planning your flight from Tokyo to Beijing.
Hop off your plane in Beijing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
A direct flight from Tokyo to Beijing takes on average 4 hours 12 minutes. The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 1 hour behind Tokyo.
The most popular route for flights from Tokyo to Beijing is from Haneda Airport (HND) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). There are 69 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off first thing, the earliest flight from HND to PEK is the 08:30 Air China option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 19:40 with Air China.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Tokyo to Beijing.
During popular months such as June, it's a good idea to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
You'll need an embassy visa for China if you hold a passport from Japan and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap flights from Tokyo to Beijing, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Flying from Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
Begin your trip at Haneda Airport (HND), which offers multiple direct flights from Tokyo to Beijing. From HND, you can fly seamlessly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
A range of airlines at HND operate direct flights from Tokyo to Beijing. The most well-known include:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a break from travelling — and perhaps even tour another city. When browsing flights from Tokyo to Beijing leaving from Haneda Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
To reach HND from central Tokyo, it'll take around 16 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Tokyo to Beijing? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Haneda Airport:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
You can take a nonstop flight from Tokyo to Beijing jetting out of Narita International Airport (NRT). Start your trip at NRT and disembark at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Top airlines that have direct flights from Tokyo to Beijing taking off from NRT include:
Maximize your vacation with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Beijing. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your bucket list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Haneda Airport and Beijing:
New Chitose Airport (CTS)
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from Tokyo's centre in about 58 minutes. The airport is roughly 64 kilometres away.
You're going on vacation, so why not book an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Narita International Airport the day before your flight from Tokyo to Beijing:
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to the centre of Beijing takes around 40 minutes by car. It's approximately 31 kilometres away.
Book a hotel close to PEK if you're catching a late flight from Tokyo to Beijing. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
After your flight from Tokyo to Beijing has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is approximately 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Tokyo to Beijing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Beijing
C$162 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Beijing. Return flights start at C$348. These fares can change depending on availability.
To score cheap flights from Tokyo to Beijing, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your departure date.
June is the cheapest month for tickets from Tokyo to Beijing. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month for flights from Tokyo to Beijing. To escape the crowds, go to Beijing in February.
Before booking a flight from Tokyo to Beijing, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Tokyo to Beijing in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo 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 discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top attractions which should feature on any good Beijing itinerary.
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