Flying from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport (YEG): What you need to know
Edmonton International Airport is located in Edmonton. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is 15 hours behind Beijing.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Beijing to YEG.
Flying during a peak time like June? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Beijing to YEG leaving from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Your journey might pause in:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
PEK is around 27 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Beijing Capital International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Beijing Capital International Airport has a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PEK land at their destination as scheduled 80% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
PKX is around 48 kilometres from central Beijing. It'll take 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Beijing to YEG flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Flights from Beijing Daxing International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 89% of them touching down right on cue.
About Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Have a late flight from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near YEG and fast-forward to bedtime:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Edmonton International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Thrifty, Alamo or Hertz and experience the lesser-explored corners of Edmonton and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Beijing to Edmonton International Airport flight.
Getting from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to central Edmonton
From Edmonton International Airport, central Edmonton is around 26 kilometres away. It takes about 30 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
Right now, $1,112 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $2,384. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Beijing to YEG if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Beijing to Edmonton International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Finding a cheap plane ticket from Beijing to YEG 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.
Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and number of stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport (YEG)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport (YEG). July is the busiest month to travel to Edmonton. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in November.
When booking your Beijing to YEG plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Edmonton, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC to 25ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -25ºC and 0ºC.
More about Edmonton
Start your Edmonton trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Edmonton International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Your trip to Edmonton isn't complete without checking out the sights. Attractions that should be on your list include Rogers Place, Citadel Theatre and Muttart Conservatory.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Edmonton, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel around 257 kilometres south to Calgary to tick off its must-visit sights. From Stampede park to Calgary Stampede Trailblazer Centre and Calgary Tower, your itinerary will be busy.
Red Deer is another essential stop in Canada and is around 113 kilometres south of Edmonton. No journey is complete without a visit to Michener Gardens, Discovery Canyon and Waskasoo Creek Trail.
