Flying from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Explore your options for departing Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 12 hours ahead of Toronto. Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing.
Leave enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to PEK. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 49 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Visit family or friends or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 39 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your flight from Toronto to PEK:
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport is $854. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,578. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Toronto to PEK if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
February is the quietest time to travel to Beijing. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Before booking a flight from Toronto to PEK, think about the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap flights from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
After locking in your flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
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