Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know
Get your holiday planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB) are the main airports in Kuala Lumpur.
Hop on a direct Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 20 minutes.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Kuala Lumpur. Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing.
You can choose from 7 direct flights a week between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). This is the most popular route, with Air China offering a 12:10am departure from KUL to PEK.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Kuala Lumpur to PEK. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can hop on a direct flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).
Air China is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport departing from KUL.
Air China is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from KUL to PEK.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Air China.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to PEK leaving from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Phuket International Airport (HKT)
KUL is around 64 kilometres from central Kuala Lumpur. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
In search of a convenient hotel near Kuala Lumpur International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Of all flights departing from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 58.65% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport (SZB)
On public transport, you can travel from central Kuala Lumpur to SZB in around 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 25 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport the day before your Kuala Lumpur to PEK flight:
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport has an on-time performance of 67.97%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that take off from this airport land at their destination on time.
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport is Rs34,848. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs58,997. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from Kuala Lumpur to PEK, book your flight ticket 11 months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Plan your visit to Beijing in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Kuala Lumpur to PEK flight ticket departing in July if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Your trip to Beijing won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions that are worth your time include Forbidden City, 西湖 and Temple of Heaven.
Explore more of China
You've visited Beijing, now it's time to discover more of China. Travel around 121 kilometres south-east to Tianjin to tick off its popular sights. From Haihe River to Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Tangshan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 145 kilometres east of Beijing. No journey is complete without dropping by 唐山海昌海洋馆, Tangshan Museum and Earthquake Memorial Hall.