Travelling from Beijing to Yiwu Airport (YIW): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Beijing's main airports, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). Check out your options for booking a flight from Beijing to Yiwu Airport (YIW) jetting off from either of these bases.
Take off on a direct Beijing to Yiwu Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 10 minutes.
Yiwu Airport is located in Yiwu. The city's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Beijing.
The busiest route is from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Yiwu Airport (YIW). Choose from 7 direct services every week. Air China operates a 6:40am departure between PEK and YIW.
Your flight from Beijing to YIW won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Flying during a peak month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Yiwu Airport (YIW) depart from this terminal.
Air China is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Beijing to Yiwu Airport leaving from PEK.
Air China is the airline most travellers choose for flights from PEK to YIW.
With a reliable 91.07% of services arriving as scheduled, Air China is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Yiwu Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Beijing Capital International Airport:
80% of flights leaving Beijing Capital International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from PEK.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Think about kicking off your journey from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX). You can book a direct Beijing to Yiwu Airport (YIW) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
China Southern Airlines has direct flights from Beijing to YIW out of PKX. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in one go.
China Southern is the most popular choice for travellers flying from PKX to YIW.
Flights between Beijing Daxing International Airport and Yiwu Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with China Southern compared to other carriers.
You can arrive at PKX from central Beijing in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes to cover the 48 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Beijing to YIW flight? Check in to a hotel near Beijing Daxing International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays are expecting you:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a track record for punctuality. 89% of flights out of here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Yiwu Airport (YIW)
Reserve a hotel near YIW if you have a late flight from Beijing to Yiwu Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
YIW is located at W Ring Rd..
Getting from Yiwu Airport (YIW) to central Yiwu
Central Yiwu is around 14 kilometres from Yiwu Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 45 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
Right now, Rs22,573 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Yiwu Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs46,701. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Beijing to YIW if you book early. Airlines often offer some great early bird deals.
Cheap Beijing to Yiwu Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Beijing to Yiwu Airport (YIW)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Yiwu Airport (YIW). January is when most people travel to Yiwu. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, head there in September.
When booking your Beijing to YIW plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Yiwu, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 38ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -2ºC and 12ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Yiwu Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Yiwu
Start your Yiwu trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Yiwu Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Old Station 1970 Cultural and Creative Park, Dishuiyan Scenic Spot and Yiwu Palm Bay are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Yiwu itinerary.
Explore more of China
Shanghai is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be explored after you've experienced Yiwu. Around 257 kilometres away to the northeast, top sights here include Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Around 225 kilometres north of Yiwu, Suzhou is another favourite stop in China. Experience major highlights starting with Humble Administrator's Garden, Lingering Garden and Pingjiang Road.
