Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Beijing: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing is 11 hours 25 minutes.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Based in the UTC+8 timezone, Beijing is three hours behind Sydney.
The most popular route is from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). There are five services every week between these two airports. Air China offers a 19:40 departure between SYD and PEK.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your SYD to Beijing flight.
Heading away during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing ticket. Begin your trip at SYD and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Air China is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from SYD to Beijing with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
SYD is about 8 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
69.62% of flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Beijing
185 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing flight. A return plane ticket right now is 364 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from SYD to Beijing, reserve your journey one month before your planned departure.
Organise your trip for May. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to access the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to the centre of Beijing takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 31 kilometres away.
Look into staying at a hotel near PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that aren't on every traveller's list. Check out the deals from Hertz.
Give yourself a better shot at snagging a great price by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks before your flight from SYD to Beijing is a smart idea.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Central Beijing is around 56 kilometres from Daxing International Airport (PKX). Once your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your SYD to Beijing flight:
Best time to go to Beijing
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel prices are often higher and top attractions can be busy. Go to Beijing in the off-season if you like a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Lock in your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing plane ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF).
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Beijing right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Beijing:
Temple of Heaven and Forbidden City are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Beijing to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Beijing. Around 113 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.