Travelling from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Brussels. Brussels Airport (BRU) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) out of here.
The average time for a direct Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport flight is 10 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8, which is seven hours ahead of Brussels. Beijing Capital International Airport is located in Beijing.
The most popular route is from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Choose from 10 direct services each week. Hainan Airlines operates a 9am departure between BRU and PEK.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Brussels to PEK. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as October? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Brussels
Brussels Airport (BRU)
Brussels Airport (BRU) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart from this terminal.
Hainan Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct flights from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport jetting out of BRU.
Most passengers choose to book seats with Hainan Airlines between BRU and PEK.
With a reliable 80.46% of services arriving as scheduled, Hainan Airlines is the best-performing carrier for punctuality on this route.
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Brussels to PEK. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Brussels Airport (BRU). Break up your trip (and maybe get a better deal) by stopping at one of these popular options:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
The journey from central Brussels to BRU takes around 20 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Brussels Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Of the flights that depart from Brussels Airport, 72% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)
Break up your flight from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross a new place off your list. Some great stopovers between Brussels South Charleroi Airport and PEK are:
Vienna International Airport (VIE)
Manchester Airport (MAN)
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
CRL is around 56 kilometres from central Brussels. It'll take 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Brussels to PEK flight? Unwind in a hotel near Brussels South Charleroi Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
72% of flights leaving Brussels South Charleroi Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Reserve a hotel near PEK if you have a late flight from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport. Check in to one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
Central Beijing is around 27 kilometres from Beijing Capital International Airport and takes about 45 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Right now, ₹ 29,235 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 44,871. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap flights from Brussels to PEK by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for bagging a bargain.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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The best time to fly from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
November is the quietest month for flights from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), while June is the most popular. Find the best time to go to Beijing based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Brussels to PEK plane ticket departing in July if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Beijing to range from 21ºC to 35ºC.
January sees temperatures of between -11ºC and 3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Brussels to Beijing Capital International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Forbidden City, Temple of Heaven and Tiananmen Square are popular attractions which should be on every Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many places in China waiting to be explored once you've seen Beijing. Around 121 kilometres away to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Haihe River, Tianyan Square and China Ancient Castle.
Around 145 kilometres east of Beijing, Tangshan is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Tangshan Museum, Tangshan Haichang Ocean Park and Fenghuang Mountain Park.