Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Beijing Capital Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is one hour ahead of Ho Chi Minh City.
Choose from four weekly Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flights. The 04:55 departure with Air China is the earliest flight you can take. Air China operates the last service of the day at 05:10.
Give yourself enough time to make your SGN to PEK flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Air China is your gateway to exploring Beijing (and perhaps some other exciting parts of China!). Browse the direct flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Beijing Capital Airport offered by this carrier.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
With an impressive 92.86% of services arriving as planned, Air China is the most punctual carrier offering SGN to PEK flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SGN and PEK:
Guangzhou Airport
Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% arrive on time at their destination.
To get to Ho Chi Minh City Airport from central Ho Chi Minh City, it takes about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 8 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near SGN. Whether you have an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Beijing Capital Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car and discover corners of Beijing that aren't on a typical itinerary. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Boost your chances of securing the best rate by booking as early as you can. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a wise move.
Getting from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Beijing. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Beijing Capital Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SGN to PEK around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China you'll want to see. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
Tai'an is another standout destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without visiting Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake.
