Travelling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is 3 hours 30 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, making Beijing one hour behind Osaka.
Every week, there are 31 Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flights. To take off early, jump on the 09:30 ANA flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 23:40 with Hainan Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to make your KIX to PEK flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A number of airlines operate direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, so jetting to Beijing (and then seeing more parts of China!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air China tops the list for bookings on this route.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering KIX to PEK flights. An impressive 96.72% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KIX and PEK:
Incheon International Airport
Gimpo International Airport
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight is 114 €. A round-trip plane ticket is currently 203 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from KIX to PEK, reserve your journey six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from KIX to PEK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
KIX is located at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
67.95% of flights taking off from Kansai International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To get to Kansai International Airport from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Have an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near KIX:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Go beyond Beijing and discover places that don't make every travel guide with your own wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of getting the best deal by booking as early as possible. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance is a good idea.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Beijing. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Beijing. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your flights from Kansai International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from KIX to PEK in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF) then.
Explore more of China
You've seen Beijing, now it's time to discover other parts of China. Travel around 113 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its must-visit sights. From Ancient Culture Street to Porcelain house and Haihe River, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.