Harbin to Beijing (HRB–PEK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
HRB–PEK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Grand China Air and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 621 miles in approximately 2h. Beyond nonstop, 62 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China Also: NZ, SC, ZH | 49 | 321, 32Q, 738, 7M8, 919 | 2h-2h10 | – | Star Alliance | NZ, SC, ZH |
| CN Grand China Air Also: HU | 7 | 738 | 2h10 | – | – | HU |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
| JD Jet Aviation Flight Services | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Beijing from Harbin
| Metric | HRB→PEK | CGQ→PEK | NDG→PEK |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from HRB | – | 116 mi | 157 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 186 | 82 | 14 |
| Flight time | 2h | 1h 50m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
HRB: CST · PEK: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Harbin, it's 6:00 PM in Beijing.
Harbin Metro Line 3 connects the city centre and Harbin Railway Station to Taiping International Airport in 40–50 minutes for CNY 6–10, running from around 06:00 to 22:30. Airport shuttle buses also operate from major city hotels and the railway station for CNY 20. The airport is about 33 km west of the city centre.DiDi and taxis from downtown cost CNY 60–100 depending on traffic. In winter, factor in additional time for road conditions; Harbin is one of China's coldest cities and ice and snow on approach roads can significantly slow travel. Driving via Airport Expressway takes 35–55 minutes.
Airport Express to Dongzhimen takes 16 minutes (¥25) and connects to Metro Lines 2 and 13 for central Beijing. Running 6am to 11pm from T2 and T3. It bypasses road congestion regardless of traffic conditions.Taxis use the meter; central Beijing runs ¥80–120 from the airport. Didi ride-hailing is available and widely used. Airport express buses (¥25–30) serve multiple city zones. T3 (international hub) and T2 are connected by a free inter-terminal bus if not airside. Note: Beijing has two airports; Capital (PEK) and Daxing (PKX) are not connected by convenient transport.
Humid continental climate with cold, dry winters (−8 to 2°C) and hot summers (28–35°C). The primary flight disruption risks are winter fog and smog (November–February, heavily air quality-dependent), summer thunderstorms (July–August), and spring sandstorms from the Gobi Desert (March–May) that can reduce visibility rapidly.
Fall (September–October) brings clear skies and minimal disruptions. The 2022 Winter Olympics improved Beijing's snowfall preparedness. Fog and smog remain serious delay causes through winter.
HRB–PEK Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from HRB to PEK
Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Grand China Air, China Southern Airlines and Jet Aviation Flight Services. With 186 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
HRB to PEK Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from HRB to PEK ranges from 2 hours 0 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (999 km). There are approximately 186 weekly flights outbound and 207 return, totaling 393 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
62 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via TGO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Changchun (CGQ) and Qiqihar (NDG).