Travelling from Beijing to Canberra Airport (CBR): what you need to know
Beijing has two main airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Canberra Airport (CBR) flying out of Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Canberra is 3 hours ahead of Beijing. Canberra Airport is located in Canberra, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Beijing to CBR, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or grab something to eat.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Whether you'd prefer to visit another city along the way or just have a break, we make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is a stop you can make during your flight from Beijing to CBR.
PEK is about 31 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Beijing to Canberra Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Give yourself a moment to freshen up during your flight from Beijing to Canberra Airport with a stopover. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is one of the top options between Daxing International Airport and CBR.
Depending on traffic conditions, you can drive to PKX from central Beijing in about 1 hour and 3 minutes. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about kicking back in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to CBR:
About Canberra Airport (CBR)
Book a hotel close to CBR if you have a late flight from Beijing to Canberra Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Canberra Airport (CBR) to central Canberra
Canberra Airport to central Canberra is around 14 minutes in a car. It's approximately 8 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour and 6 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Canberra Airport (CBR)
For a one-way ticket from Beijing to Canberra Airport, $472 is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return flight starting from $907. These are the lowest fares right now but may change based on availability.
We recommend booking as early as possible to get flight tickets from Beijing to CBR. You're more likely to bag a bargain and have a wider choice of departure times and dates.
Getting flight tickets from Beijing to Canberra Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across the month and bag a great deal.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Beijing to CBR. You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll update you the moment the price changes.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing to Canberra Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Canberra Airport (CBR)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Beijing to Canberra Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Canberra, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before booking a flight from Beijing to CBR, think about the type of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Canberra, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Beijing to Canberra Airport in July when temperatures average between 0ºC and 12ºC.
More about Canberra
Start your Canberra trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Canberra Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House are essential stops on your Canberra itinerary.
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