Flying from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Taipei. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) leaving from here.
The average time for a direct Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
Beijing (where Beijing Capital International Airport is located) and Taipei share the UTC+8 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Air China at 6:45pm. Choose the first TPE to PEK departure operated by China Airlines at 7:30am if you'd rather not wait around.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Taipei to PEK. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) operate out of this terminal.
Popular carriers that operate direct flights from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport leaving from TPE include:
Air China sees the most traveller bookings for flights from TPE to PEK.
With a dependable 95.0% of services arriving as scheduled, Hainan Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
TPE is about 40 kilometres from central Taipei. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
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Of the departures from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, 73% land on schedule at their destination.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
On public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in about 25 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 15 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Taipei to PEK flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Taipei Songshan Airport:
The majority of flights that depart Taipei Songshan Airport arrive at their destination as planned. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 92%.
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Right now, 126 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 217 €. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Taipei to PEK if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
August is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Visit Beijing in December for a more laid-back experience.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Lock in your Taipei to PEK plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF).
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Beijing right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Taipei to Beijing Capital International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are top sights which should feature on any good Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
You've done Beijing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 121 kilometres southeast to Tianjin to tick off its leading sights. From Haihe River to China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tangshan is another essential stop in China and is around 145 kilometres east of Beijing. No trip is complete without visiting Tangshan Museum, Tangshan Haichang Ocean Park and Fenghuang Mountain Park.