Travelling from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Beijing is eight hours ahead of Newcastle and is in the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your NCL to PEK 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 month like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues 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.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Newcastle International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between NCL and PEK:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport (NCL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Right now, $1,082 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newcastle International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,163. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from NCL to PEK if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Newcastle International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from NCL to PEK by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Newcastle International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Newcastle International Airport (NCL)
71.29% of flights departing from Newcastle International Airport reach their destination on time.
Newcastle International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Newcastle. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Newcastle International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near NCL:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
If you're getting in on a late Newcastle International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near PEK:
Venture beyond Beijing and explore places that don't make every travel guide with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car from Hertz.
Improve your chances of snagging the best deal by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a couple of weeks ahead is a good move.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is roughly 31 kilometres from central Beijing. Driving there takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Newcastle International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
Book your flight from Newcastle International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport for July if you want to visit Beijing during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for cheap tickets from NCL to PEK sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of China
Beijing is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of China you should also see. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a trip to Tianjin will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Around 418 kilometres south of Beijing, Tai'an is another favourite stop in China. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.