Flying from Bengaluru Airport (BLR) to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing two hours 30 minutes ahead of Bengaluru.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your BLR to PEK flight.
Flying during a peak time such as November? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bengaluru Airport to Beijing Capital Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between BLR and PEK include:
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Hong Kong Intl Airport
Handy information about Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
71% of flights taking off from Bengaluru Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Bengaluru Airport is about 40 kilometres from central Bengaluru. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bengaluru Airport to Beijing Capital Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to BLR:
Arriving at Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're coming in on a late Bengaluru Airport to Beijing Capital Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near PEK:
Venture beyond Beijing and explore places that usually fly under the radar with your own set of wheels. You can pick up a Beijing Capital Airport rental car from Hertz.
Improve your chances of securing the best rate by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a wise move.
When to fly to Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bengaluru Airport to Beijing Capital Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Beijing in March.
The warmest month in Beijing is June, with the temperature ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF). Book your flights from Bengaluru Airport to Beijing Capital Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from BLR to PEK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC (12ºF) and 4ºC (39ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Beijing has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of China just waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Haihe River, China Ancient Castle and Tianjin World Financial Centre.
If you're ready to explore another major destination in China, consider Tai'an, about 418 kilometres south of Beijing. Daguan Peak, Tai’an Fantawild Adventure and Taishan West Lake are among the biggest draws.