Travelling from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is Toronto's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) departing from here.
Around 13 hours 55 minutes is the typical travel time on a direct Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport flight.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing.
Take your pick of 4 direct flights every week between Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). This is the busiest route, with Hainan Airlines offering a 5:10pm departure from YYZ to PEK.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to PEK.
Popular months like July or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) leaving from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
When leaving from YYZ, you can take a direct flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport with Air China.
Air China is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from YYZ to PEK.
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Toronto Pearson International Airport:
Of the departures from Toronto Pearson International Airport, 64% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 20 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to PEK flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance rate of 62%. This figure shows how frequently flights departing from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
The journey to YHM from central Toronto is around 1 hour 50 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you about 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land as expected. At YHM, that figure is 71%.
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
From Beijing Capital International Airport, central Beijing is around 27 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport is Rs136,702. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs282,207. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Toronto to PEK, book your plane ticket five months ahead of your planned departure.
October is when you're most likely to land a good deal on a Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). June is the peak month for travel to Beijing. If you prefer a quieter vibe, think about going in November.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Toronto to PEK plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport in January when temperatures are between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Beijing right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Toronto to Beijing Capital International Airport:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to put on your Beijing to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Tiananmen Square.
Explore more of China
You've seen Beijing, now it's time to explore other parts of China. Journey around 121 kilometres southeast to Tianjin to tick off its top attractions. From Haihe River to Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Tangshan is another sought-after destination in China and is around 145 kilometres east of Beijing. No trip is complete without experiencing Tangshan Museum, Tangshan Haichang Ocean Park and Fenghuang Mountain Park.