Flying from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll board your flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
Cairns Airport is located in Cairns. The city operates in the UTC+10 timezone and is 2 hours ahead of Beijing.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Beijing to CNS.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Beijing to CNS. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Haneda Airport (HND)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it'll take around 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
In search of a handy hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Daxing International Airport and CNS include:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Changi International Airport (SIN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
The drive from central Beijing to PKX generally takes 1 hour and 3 minutes, depending on traffic. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the city centre to the airport.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to CNS, unwind in one of these hotels close to Daxing International Airport:
About Cairns Airport (CNS)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CNS instead:
Getting from Cairns Airport (CNS) to central Cairns
From Cairns Airport, Cairns is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 10 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour and 26 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Cairns Airport is Rs67,073. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs165,446. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for flight tickets from Beijing to CNS. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price across each month when searching for your ticket from Beijing to Cairns Airport.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you from looking for flight tickets from Beijing to CNS every day.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Beijing to Cairns Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Cairns Airport (CNS)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport. July is the most popular month to travel to Cairns. If you like a more peaceful vibe, go in February.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Cairns. The warmest month is January. Lock in your flights from Beijing to CNS during then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 31ºC.
August has average temperatures of between 16ºC and 25ºC. Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Cairns Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Cairns
Start your Cairns trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Beijing to Cairns Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Kuranda Scenic Railway Freshwater Station and Cairns Esplanade Western High Water Pier are just the start of the major attractions to add to your Cairns to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Cairns Botanic Gardens.
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Select one of our car rentals in Cairns and explore at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one place after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Beijing to Cairns Airport.
