Flying from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Changchun Airport (CGQ): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport.
Beijing and Changchun are both in the UTC+8 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Flights from PEK to CGQ start from 06:55 — the earliest with Air China. The latest departure is at 20:05 with Air China. In total, you can take your pick of 35 weekly Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your PEK to CGQ flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Changchun (and then exploring more of China!) is a snap with Air China. This popular airline offers direct flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air China.
With a dependable 89.35% of services arriving as planned, Air China has the best on-time record for PEK to CGQ flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport. Here are the top stopovers between PEK and CGQ:
Qingdao Airport
Yantai Airport
Weihai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Changchun Airport (CGQ)
$78 is the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport flight. Return flights start at $383. These prices can change based on availability.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from PEK to CGQ. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
Save time searching for cheap flights from PEK to CGQ by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport.
Handy information about Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
81% of flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport arrive at their destination according to schedule. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PEK.
Central Beijing to Beijing Capital Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 45 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Booked an early flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels near PEK:
Arriving at Changchun Airport (CGQ)
Consider staying at Qingguo Guesthouse (Changchun Longjia Airport Branch) after your Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport flight. It's only a short drive from CGQ and a comfy option if you're eager to catch some z's soon after landing.
When to fly to Changchun Airport (CGQ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Changchun in March.
Book your flight from Beijing Capital Airport to Changchun Airport for July if you'd like to explore Changchun during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from PEK to CGQ in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -24ºC (-11ºF) and -5ºC (23ºF) on average.
Explore more of China
Shenyang is just one of the many places in China waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Changchun. Around 274 kilometres away to the south-west, its best attractions include Shenyang Imperial Palace, Guanju Palace and Underground Palace.
Jilin is another essential stop in China and is around 97 kilometres east of Changchun. No journey is complete without experiencing Lotus Temple, Northeast China Tiger and Leopard National Park and Longtan Mountain.
