Beijing to Irkutsk (PEK–IKT) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
PEK–IKT is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air China leads the route. The flight covers 1,021 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA Air China | 7 | 738 | 3h05 | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Irkutsk from Beijing
| Metric | PEK→IKT | PKX→IKT |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from PEK | – | 41 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 7 |
| Flight time | 3h 5m | 3h 10m |
Travel Essentials
PEK: CST · IKT: +08
When it's 6:00 PM in Beijing, it's 6:00 PM in Irkutsk.
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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.
PEK–IKT Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from PEK to IKT
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Irkutsk International Airport (IKT) are connected by nonstop service from Air China. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
PEK to IKT Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from PEK to IKT is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,021 miles (1,644 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Shanghai Pudong, Ulaanbaatar Chinggis Khaan and Harbin Taiping. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Beijing (PKX).