Travelling from Taipei to Beijing: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports to choose from in Taipei. Check out your options leaving from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) or Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) when reserving your flight from Taipei to Beijing.
Touch down in Beijing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
Around 3 hours 25 minutes is how long you'll be in transit on a direct Taipei to Beijing flight.
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which is the same as Taipei.
With 29 flights a week between the two airports, Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is the most popular route. Board the first flight from Taipei to Beijing with China Airlines at 07:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from TPE to PEK is with Air China at 18:45.
Allow plenty of time to catch your Taipei to Beijing flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
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Flying from Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Set out from Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) on a nonstop flight from Taipei to Beijing. From TPE, you can fly straight to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
You'll have your pick of airlines that offer direct Taipei to Beijing plane tickets out of TPE. Book your seat with one of these:
Located around 32 kilometres from central Taipei, TPE can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Taipei to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, data shows 74.72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
With public transport, you can travel from central Taipei to TSA in around 45 minutes. The airport is roughly 6 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 20 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not book another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your flight from Taipei to Beijing:
Taipei Songshan Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 91% of flights leaving here make it to their final destination as planned.
Arriving in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is approximately 26 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Consider staying in a hotel close to PEK if you have a late flight from Taipei to Beijing. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Beijing's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the best rate, book your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to your travel date.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 40 kilometres from central Beijing. Following your flight from Taipei to Beijing, it takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near PKX. Tuck yourself in after your Taipei to Beijing flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
April is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Beijing. To skip the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
Lock in a Taipei to Beijing ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Look for cheap flights from Taipei to Beijing around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Taipei to Beijing, explore our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are highlights which should feature on any well-planned Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometres to the south-east, top sights here include Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
If you want to check out another major destination in China, head for Tai'an, roughly 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave are key highlights.