Travelling from Beijing to Tokyo: what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering the departure point for your flight from Beijing to Tokyo. Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) and Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
Step off your plane in Tokyo at Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
The average duration of a direct Beijing to Tokyo flight is 3 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is one hour ahead of Beijing.
The busiest route for flights from Beijing to Tokyo is from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND). You can choose from 64 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to take off at the first opportunity, the earliest flight from PEK to HND is the 08:05 Air China option. If you prefer travelling later, the final scheduled service is at 21:05 with Hainan Airlines.
For a relaxed travel experience, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your Beijing to Tokyo flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
Begin your trip at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK), which has a range of direct flights from Beijing to Tokyo. From PEK, you can fly straight into Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) or Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT).
These are some of the top airlines offering direct Beijing to Tokyo plane tickets out of PEK:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing Beijing to Tokyo flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
Dalian Airport (DLC)
Located around 26 kilometres from the centre of Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Beijing Capital Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Tokyo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
81% of flights leaving Beijing Capital Airport reach their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to experience delays when setting off from PEK.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
You can book a direct flight from Beijing to Tokyo departing Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX). Nonstop services from PKX will take you to Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND).
China Southern Airlines offers direct Beijing to Tokyo plane tickets from PKX. Book your favourite aisle seat and get to your destination in one go.
Split up your Beijing to Tokyo flight with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Beijing Daxing Airport and Tokyo include:
Shanghai Pudong Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
PKX is about 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before your flight from Beijing to Tokyo, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Beijing Daxing Airport:
Most flights that depart Beijing Daxing Airport make it to their destination within the expected time frame. It achieves a consistent on-time performance rate of 87%.
Arriving in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND)
Tokyo Haneda Airport (HND) to central Tokyo takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Tokyo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near HND:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Tokyo Haneda Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Europcar, Nissan Rent a Car or Times and explore beyond Tokyo's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Tokyo Haneda Airport about three weeks before your departure date.
The address for HND is 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Central Tokyo is about 64 kilometres from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT). After your flight from Beijing to Tokyo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should take about 1 hour 5 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour.
There are some great places to lay your head close to NRT. Tuck yourself in after your Beijing to Tokyo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Score the best price by securing your ride from NRT four weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
The address for Tokyo Narita Airport is 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Best time to go to Tokyo
March is the quietest month for flights from Beijing to Tokyo, while April is the busiest. Work out the best time to go to Tokyo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your Beijing to Tokyo tickets, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 29ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Tokyo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 9ºC and 15ºC on average.
More about Tokyo
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Tokyo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
TOKYO SKYTREE and Sensho-ji are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Ginza Central Street.
Explore more of Japan
You've seen Tokyo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Journey around 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its top sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Nagoya is another favourite destination in Japan and is around 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. No trip is complete without dropping by Nagoya Castle, Sky Promenade and Port Of Nagoya Public Aquarium.
