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Mon, Aug 3
Sydney SYDBeijing PEK
£230
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Wed, Aug 5
Sydney SYDBeijing PKX
£235
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Thu, Aug 6
Sydney SYDBeijing PKX
£241
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Mon, Aug 3
Sydney SYDBeijing PEK
£274
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Thu, Aug 6
Sydney SYDBeijing PEK
£274
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Wed, Aug 5
Sydney SYDBeijing PEK
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Mon, Aug 3 – Sat, Aug 8
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£533
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Fri, Aug 7 – Wed, Aug 12
Sydney SYDBeijing PEK
£555
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Sat, Aug 8 – Thu, Aug 13
Sydney SYDBeijing PEK
£555
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Fri, Aug 7 – Tue, Aug 11
Sydney SYDBeijing PEK
£558
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Sat, Aug 8 – Wed, Aug 12
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£558
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How much do flights to Beijing cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£230

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£1,022

Cheapest round-trip

£533

Average round-trip

£689

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Beijing airports to the city center

Fastest options: Airport Express metro (PEK) and Daxing Airport Express (PKX). Best value: airport buses and metro connections.

Beijing is served by two major airports, each offering a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) lies 26 km northeast of central Beijing, while Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is located 46 km south of the city center. Transport options include metro lines, airport express trains, airport buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Beijing?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

20-25 min

¥25; flat fare

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to city center

40-90 min

¥16 – ¥30; varies by route

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

40-90 min

¥100 – ¥150; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

40-90 min

¥90 – ¥180; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

How to get from Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) to Beijing?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

19-25 min

¥35; flat fare

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to south Beijing

50-120 min

¥40 – ¥50; varies by route

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

multiple city destinations

50-120 min

¥150 – ¥250; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door with luggage

50-120 min

¥140 – ¥280; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

Notes:

  • Prices in CNY; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Airport Express from PEK connects to Beijing Subway Lines 2, 10, and 13 at Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao stations.
  • The Daxing Airport Express connects to Line 10 at Caoqiao station for transfers to central Beijing.
  • Taxis are metered; ride-hailing prices vary with demand. Road traffic can significantly affect journey times, especially during rush hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Beijing

Depart from
Sydney
Arrive to
Beijing Capital International
Average flights per week
385
Flight distance
8974 km
Worth visiting
798 Art District, Beijing - Forbidden City, Beijing - Great Wall of China - Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sydney to Beijing in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
Air China
2222222
China Eastern Airlines
---------------2---
Weekly flights: 16 totalDaily flights: 2.29 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
Air China
2222222
China Eastern Airlines
2------------2---
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
Air China
2222222
China Eastern Airlines
2------------2---
Weekly flights: 18 totalDaily flights: 2.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 03.08Tue 04.08Wed 05.08Thu 06.08Fri 07.08Sat 08.08Sun 09.08
Air China
2222111
China Eastern Airlines
---------------2---
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Sydney to Beijing

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Cathay PacificCPACXNo
ScootTGWTRNo
China Eastern AirlinesCESMUYes
China Southern AirlinesCSNCZYes
Hainan AirlinesCHHHUYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Beijing

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January1°C-6°C
February5°C-3°C
March14°C2°C
April21°C9°C
May28°C15°C
June33°C20°C
July33°C22°C
August31°C21°C
September27°C16°C
October19°C9°C
November10°C1°C
December2°C-4°C
Hottest Month
33°C
June
Coldest month
-6°C
January
Sunny days
323
days per year
Snow days
5
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Jul
84%
30°C25°C
19 Jul
34°C23°C
Monday
13 Jul
57%
31°C25°C
20 Jul
34°C24°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
32°C25°C
21 Jul
36°C24°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
39°C23°C
22 Jul
57%
38°C26°C
Thursday
16 Jul
36°C27°C
23 Jul
36%
39°C27°C
Friday
17 Jul
32°C26°C
24 Jul
40°C29°C
Saturday
18 Jul
32°C23°C
25 Jul
40°C30°C
Book your trip to arrive at Beijing Capital International, or Beijing Daxing International Airport. The distance between Sydney and Beijing is 8974 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Cathay Pacific, Scoot, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, and Hainan Airlines. Sydney and Beijing have 385 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Beijing, consider visiting 798 Art District, Beijing, Forbidden City, Beijing, Great Wall of China, and Summer Palace, an Imperial Garden in Beijing.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Sydney to Beijing?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sydney and Beijing takes around 12 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sydney and Beijing?
The flight distance between Sydney and Beijing is 8974 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sydney and Beijing?
Several carriers operate flights between Sydney and Beijing. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air China, China Eastern Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and Melbourne, London, Brisbane, Bali, Gold Coast, Bangkok, Cairns, Denpasar, Auckland, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Manchester, New Delhi, Ho Chi Minh City, Manila, Phuket Province, Kuala Lumpur, Queenstown, Ballina.
What are the most popular routes to and from Beijing?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Beijing and London, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Bangkok, Seoul, Budapest, Newcastle upon Tyne, Manchester, Chengdu, Singapore, Tokyo, New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Los Angeles, Toronto, Manila, Tel Aviv.
Which airports are there in Sydney?
Sydney is mainly served by Sydney. But there are other airports nearby, including Rose Bay Seaplane Base, Sydney Bankstown Airport.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.
What airports are near Beijing?
The main airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International. It is also served by Tianjin Binhai International, Shijiazhuang Zhengding International, Tangshan Sannühe, Zhangjiakou Ningyuan, Chengde Puning, Qinhuangdao Beidaihe.
Which airlines fly between Sydney and Beijing?
Currently, you can fly between Sydney and Beijing with Cathay Pacific, Scoot, China Eastern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Hainan Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Sydney and Beijing?
What flights operate between Sydney and Beijing?
How many airports are there near Sydney?
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