Beijing to Hong Kong (PEK–HKG) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–HKG is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Cathay Pacific, Air China and Hong Kong Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 1,238 miles in approximately 3h 18m. Beyond nonstop, 88 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CX Cathay Pacific | 98 | 321, 32Q, 333, 738, 77W, 7M8, 919 | 3h25-4h | – | Oneworld | – |
| CA Air China | 49 | 321, 32Q, 333, 738, 7M8, 919 | 3h18-3h45 | – | Star Alliance | – |
| HX Hong Kong Airlines | 14 | 320 | 3h25-3h55 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Hong Kong from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→HKG | PKX→HKG | TSN→HKG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 161 | 28 | 14 |
| Flight time | 3h 18m | 3h 15m | 3h 35m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · HKG: HKT
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Hong Kong.
Mainland Chinese citizens do not use a passport to enter Hong Kong. Travel requires an Exit-Entry Permit (往来港澳通行证) with a valid endorsement issued by the mainland public security bureau. Individual visit endorsements (G type) allow stays of up to 7 days per entry. Endorsement validity and number of permitted journeys vary by city of residence and endorsement category.
Airport Express train runs from Dongzhimen or Sanyuanqiao (Line 10) to the airport in 16–20 minutes (¥25). Trains run every 10 minutes from 6am to 11pm and connect directly to Terminals 2 and 3. This bypasses Beijing's severe road congestion reliably.Taxis from central Beijing (Dongcheng/Xicheng districts) cost ¥80–120 and take 40–90 minutes depending on traffic and time of day. Express buses (¥25–30) serve major city hubs. Note that PKX (Daxing) is Beijing's second international airport; confirm your terminal before traveling.
Airport Express runs to Hong Kong Station (Central) in 24 minutes for HK$115, departing every 10 minutes from 5:54am to 1:02am. Octopus card discounts apply. Passengers can check bags in at the airport and retrieve them at Hong Kong or Kowloon Station.Taxis to Kowloon cost HK$250–350; to Hong Kong Island, HK$350–450. Ferry services connect to Macau (1 hr, HK$175–220) and Guangzhou/Shenzhen. The Ferry Terminal is in the airport building; no need to leave the terminal. Buses are slower but serve districts not near the MTR.
Subtropical monsoon climate. Typhoon season (June–October) is the primary disruption risk. The airport operates a T1/T3/T8 signal system and closes for Category T8 or above. Typhoons can arrive with 24–48 hours warning and typically pass in 12–24 hours. Check signals before departure during this window.
Winters are mild and mostly dry (12–20°C), ideal for flying. Spring brings fog and low cloud (March–April) that reduces runway visibility. Summer heat and humidity (30–34°C) are moderated at the airport by its coastal location on Lantau Island.
PEK–HKG Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to HKG
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are connected by nonstop service from Air China, Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines. With 161 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to HKG Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to HKG ranges from 3 hours 18 minutes to 4 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,238 miles (1,992 km). There are approximately 161 weekly flights outbound and 166 return, totaling 327 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
88 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via TYN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).