Flying from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Beijing's timezone is UTC+8, which makes Beijing six hours ahead of Helsinki.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your HEL to PEK flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between HEL and PEK include:
Los Angeles International Airport
Stockholm Arlanda Airport
Copenhagen Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
ر.ق. 1,316 is currently the best price for a one-way Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ر.ق. 2,645. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from HEL to PEK, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across every month and snap up a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from HEL to PEK by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Discover the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Of the departures from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport, 60.23% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Helsinki-Vantaa Airport from central Helsinki, it takes around 30 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel close to HEL? If you're catching an early flight from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Reserve a hotel near PEK if you have a late Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Drive into your next adventure with a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Hertz to explore beyond Beijing's usual tourist stops.
Boost your chances of getting a great deal by booking as early as you can. Reserving your ride from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
The street address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Capital International Airport is approximately 31 kilometres from the centre of Beijing. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Beijing in February.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your flights from Helsinki-Vantaa Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HEL to PEK in January. Average temperatures are between -11ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of China
Beijing has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. Around 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Tai'an is another sought-after destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No trip is complete without dropping by Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.