Beijing to Harbin (PEK–HRB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
PEK–HRB is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Air China, Grand China Air and Sichuan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 621 miles in approximately 1h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 57 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, 919 | 1h50-2h05 | – | Star Alliance | NZ, SC, ZH |
| CN Grand China Air Also: HU | 7 | 738 | 2h05 | – | – | HU |
| 3U Sichuan Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – | – |
| CZ China Southern Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | SkyTeam | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Harbin from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→HRB | PKX→HRB | TSN→HRB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 4 | 9 |
| Weekly flights | 207 | 116 | 52 |
| Flight time | 1h 40m | 1h 45m | 2h |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · HRB: CST
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Harbin.
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.
Metro Line 3 runs from the airport to the city centre and Harbin Station in 40–50 minutes for CNY 6–10. Taxis and DiDi queue outside arrivals; fares to downtown are CNY 60–100. Airport shuttle buses serve multiple zones and the railway station for CNY 20. In winter, confirm transportation availability; heavy snowfall occasionally disrupts surface transport temporarily.Harbin is a hub for northeast China (Manchuria) with connections to Shenyang, Dalian, Changchun, and cross-border routes to Russia. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall.
Severe subarctic continental climate, one of the coldest major cities in China. Winters (November–March) are extreme, with temperatures regularly reaching −20 to −30°C and occasional lows below −35°C. Heavy snowfall, black ice, and extreme cold cause frequent de-icing delays and occasional ground stops. Harbin's famous Ice Festival runs January–February.
Summers (June–August) are short and warm at 22–30°C with low humidity and good flying conditions. Spring and autumn are brief transitional periods. Pack the heaviest possible cold-weather gear for winter travel. Thin layers are wholly inadequate.
PEK–HRB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to HRB
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Harbin Taiping International Airport (HRB) are connected by nonstop service from Sichuan Airlines, Air China, Grand China Air and China Southern Airlines. With 207 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
PEK to HRB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to HRB ranges from 1 hours 40 minutes to 2 hours 5 minutes. The route covers a distance of 621 miles (999 km). There are approximately 207 weekly flights outbound and 186 return, totaling 393 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via XIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX), Tianjin (TSN) and Shijiazhuang (SJW).