Travelling from Beijing to Tokyo: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll take off for your flight from Beijing to Tokyo. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are the main airports in Beijing.
When working out where to land in Tokyo, Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the chief entry points.
The average time for a direct Beijing to Tokyo flight is 3 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Beijing.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to {"defaultCase":"Haneda Airport","accusativeCase":"Haneda Airport","nominativeCase":"Haneda Airport","dativeCase":"Haneda Airport"} (HND) is the most traveled route. When booking your flight from Beijing to Tokyo, you can select from 62 services a week between PEK and HND.
To ensure you don't miss your Beijing to Tokyo flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Tokyo
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Tokyo is $155. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $332. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To secure cheap Beijing to Tokyo flights, book your journey one month ahead of your planned departure.
The best month for landing cheap plane tickets from Beijing to Tokyo is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates with the lowest fares.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Start your trip at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), which has a range of direct flights from Beijing to Tokyo. From PEK, you can fly straight into Haneda Airport (HND) or Narita International Airport (NRT).
Direct Beijing to Tokyo plane tickets are offered by a good range of airlines at PEK. Your nonstop flight awaits with one of these options:
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for Beijing to Tokyo flights leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Central Beijing to PEK is around 26 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Want a handy hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Tokyo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
79.67% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport land at their destination on time.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Prefer to take off from Daxing International Airport (PKX)? This hub offers direct flights from Beijing to Tokyo, seamlessly connecting you to Haneda Airport (HND).
From PKX, you can book a direct Beijing to Tokyo plane ticket with China Southern Airlines.
Break up your Beijing to Tokyo flight with a stop so you can recharge or cross a new place off your list. Top stopovers between Daxing International Airport and Tokyo are:
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Driving from central Beijing to PKX usually takes 1 hour 5 minutes, depending on traffic. It's roughly 40 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to Tokyo, unwind in one of these hotels near Daxing International Airport:
Flights from Daxing International Airport have a track record for punctuality, with 88.83% of them arriving as planned.
Arriving in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
The distance from Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Tokyo. Book one of these accommodation options near HND instead:
Grab a Haneda Airport rental car and explore Tokyo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car and Times are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Haneda Airport about three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
You'll find HND at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Narita International Airport (NRT) is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. Following your flight from Beijing to Tokyo, it'll take you approximately 1 hour to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and relax at a hotel close to NRT. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from Beijing to Tokyo:
Forget about public transport timetables or cab lines. Pick up a Narita International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Compare availability and rates from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car and Miki Car Hire.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a bigger selection of vehicles.
The address for Narita International Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
February is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Tokyo, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Tokyo based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Beijing to Tokyo ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tokyo to range from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Tokyo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tokyo
Start your Tokyo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Tokyo, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Tokyo Tower, Senso-ji Temple Yogodo and Mag's Park Rooftop Shibuya Crossing are top sights which should be on any well-planned Tokyo itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be explored. About 31 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, a trip to Yokohama will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Teishoin, Seya Christian Church and Banfukuji.
Around 402 kilometres west of Tokyo, Osaka is another essential stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Osaka Castle, Dotonbori and Universal Studios Japan.