Flying from Vancouver to Daxing International Airport (PKX): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Daxing International Airport (PKX). Check out your options for flying out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Daxing International Airport is located in Beijing. The city follows the UTC+8 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Vancouver to PKX. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at security and check-in are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
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Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Daxing International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down when they should. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Daxing International Airport (PKX)
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How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Daxing International Airport is C$514. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$868. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to PKX, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Vancouver to Daxing International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Daxing International Airport (PKX)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Daxing International Airport (PKX). July is the busiest month to visit Beijing. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
Lock in a Vancouver to PKX flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Daxing International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Beijing
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There are plenty of terrific things to do in Beijing when you're ready to go sightseeing. Make your way to Forbidden City followed by 西湖 and Temple of Heaven.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey about 80 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Haihe River to Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in China, consider Tangshan, about 153 kilometres east of Beijing. 唐山海昌海洋馆, Tangshan Museum and Earthquake Memorial Hall are the start of reasons to visit.
