Travelling from Toronto to Beijing: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Toronto to Beijing, there's a nice selection of airports to depart from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are among Toronto's main options.
Touch down in Beijing at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) or Daxing International Airport (PKX).
The average duration of a direct Toronto to Beijing flight is 13 hours 10 minutes.
Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Toronto and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
To ensure you catch your Toronto to Beijing flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Beijing
To secure cheap Toronto to Beijing flights, reserve your trip seven months ahead of your planned departure.
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Flying from Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Beijing taking off from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Begin your journey at YYZ and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).
Hainan Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct Toronto to Beijing plane tickets leaving from YYZ.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Toronto to Beijing? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Pearson International Airport:
63.97% of flights leaving from Pearson International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your flight from Toronto to Beijing? Kick back in a hotel near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 62%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 80 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're thinking about using public transport, expect a journey time of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Beijing flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that leave from YKF touch down at their destination on schedule 63.64% of the time.
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.
Book a hotel near PEK if you're coming in on a late flight from Toronto to Beijing. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Venture beyond Beijing and explore places that aren't on most itineraries with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Increase your likelihood of securing the lowest price by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a good idea.
PEK is situated at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is about 40 kilometres from central Beijing. Once you've disembarked your flight from Toronto 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 comfortable places to lay your head close to PKX. Tuck yourself in after your Toronto to Beijing flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Beijing
February is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Beijing, while April is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Beijing based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Toronto to Beijing ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Toronto to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
Start your Beijing trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Toronto to Beijing, browse our range of hotels including:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are must-visits when exploring Beijing.
Explore more of China
Beijing is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of China just waiting to be explored. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another essential stop in China. No visit is complete without checking out Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.