Travelling from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Hefei Airport (HFE): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport is 1 hour 55 minutes.
Beijing and Hefei are in the same timezone, UTC+8.
Each week, there are 21 Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport flights. If you prefer to take off as soon as possible, take the 07:40 Air China flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure is at 20:30 with Air China.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your PEK to HFE flight.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Getting to Hefei (and then seeing more of China!) is a cinch with Air China. This popular airline has direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air China on this route.
With an impressive 80.45% of services arriving as scheduled, Air China is the most punctual carrier operating PEK to HFE flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PEK and HFE:
Xi An Xianyang Airport
Qingdao Airport
Yantai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Hefei Airport (HFE)
At the moment, $267 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $579. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from PEK to HFE if you book early. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport.
Finding cheap flights from PEK to HFE is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when a lower fare pops up.
Find the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
81% of flights leaving Beijing Capital Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its dependable on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when setting off from PEK.
To reach Beijing Capital Airport from central Beijing, it takes around 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 27 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to PEK:
Arriving at Hefei Airport (HFE)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near HFE instead:
When to fly to Hefei Airport (HFE)
September is the most popular month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Hefei in March.
Before locking in your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Hefei Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Hefei, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PEK to HFE in January. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 11ºC (52ºF) then.
Explore more of China
Hefei is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. Around 402 kilometres east of Hefei, a visit to Shanghai will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Shanghai Museum, Shanghai Tower and The Bund Sightseeing Avenue.
Wuhan is another well-known destination in China and is around 306 kilometres south-west of Hefei. No journey is complete without seeing Wuhan Yangtze River Bridge, East Lake Cherry Blossom Garden and Yellow Crane Tower.