Travelling from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): what you need to know
Beijing is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Chennai and observes the UTC+8 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your MAA to PEK flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Chennai Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MAA and PEK:
Bandaranaike International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport (MAA) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
$564 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chennai Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $845. These prices may change depending on availability.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from MAA to PEK. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Chennai Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from MAA to PEK.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Chennai Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport.
Handy information about Chennai Airport (MAA)
When it comes to Chennai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76.04% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Chennai Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Chennai. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near MAA. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chennai Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chennai Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore corners of Beijing that aren't on a typical itinerary. Book your wheels with Hertz.
Reserve your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport a few weeks ahead to get the lowest price. If you're planning to travel during a busy period, it's a good idea to book even earlier.
Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
From Beijing Capital International Airport, Beijing is approximately 31 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When to fly to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
April is the most popular month for flights from Chennai Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Beijing in February.
When booking your flight from Chennai Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with temperatures ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from MAA to PEK in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -11ºC and 3ºC on average.
Explore more of China
Beijing has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of China waiting to be explored. About 113 kilometres south-east of Beijing, a visit to Tianjin will keep you on the move. Start with leading sights like Ancient Culture Street, Porcelain house and Haihe River.
Tai'an is another must-experience destination in China and is around 418 kilometres south of Beijing. No journey is complete without experiencing Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.