Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Beijing: what you need to know
Calgary International Airport is located in Calgary. Operating on the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is 14 hours ahead of Calgary.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from YYC to Beijing.
During popular months like July, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
If you have a passport from Canada, you'll need a visa to visit China. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Calgary International Airport to Beijing for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and certainly before you fly.
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Calgary, YYC can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 1 minute.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near YYC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Beijing or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Beijing
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Calgary International Airport to Beijing is C$612. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,146. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YYC to Beijing if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your ticket from Calgary International Airport to Beijing.
Log into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. You'll be notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It doesn't take long, and it'll save you the hassle of looking for cheap tickets from YYC to Beijing every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Calgary International Airport to Beijing. Simply select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Book a hotel close to PEK if you're taking a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Beijing. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Once your flight from Calgary International Airport to Beijing has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 1 hour and 3 minutes by car. Central Beijing is roughly 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX).
There are some great places to drop your things at near PKX. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from YYC to Beijing at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Beijing. To escape the crowds, head for Beijing in February when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Calgary International Airport to Beijing for July to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from YYC to Beijing sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
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 Calgary International Airport to Beijing, browse our selection of hotels including:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are essential stops on your Beijing itinerary.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
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