Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Hangzhou Airport (HGH): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Airport is 2 hours 20 minutes.
Hangzhou's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
Take your pick of 160 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Airport flights. The 06:55 departure with Hainan Airlines is the earliest available. Hainan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 22:05.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Show up at the airport on time to catch your PEK to HGH flight.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
With direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Hangzhou (and then other destinations in China) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with:
Most travellers choose to fly with Air China on this route.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating PEK to HGH flights. An exceptional 89.14% of its departures on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PEK and HGH include:
Zhengzhou Airport
Qingdao Airport
Dalian Airport
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
PEK's address is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport maintains a solid on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PEK arrive on schedule 81% of the time.
To get to Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it'll take around 45 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near PEK. Whether you're taking an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near HGH instead:
Set your own pace with a Hangzhou Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore parts of Hangzhou that don't always get the spotlight.
To lock in the best rate, book your vehicle from Hangzhou Airport at least a couple of weeks in advance. Rates generally rise closer to your day of departure.
When to fly to Hangzhou Airport (HGH)
July is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Hangzhou in March.
Lock in your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Hangzhou Airport for August if you'd like to visit Hangzhou during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 12ºC (54ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PEK to HGH sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Hangzhou is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 161 kilometres north-east of Hangzhou, a trip to Shanghai will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Nanjing is another sought-after destination in China and is around 241 kilometres north-west of Hangzhou. No journey is complete without experiencing Nanjing City Wall, Zijin Tower and Nanjing Massacre Memorial Hall.
