Flying from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 7 hours ahead of Prague, where Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG) to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). You can choose from 4 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PRG to PEK is the 13:00 Hainan Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 14:00 with Hainan Airlines.
To ensure you get on your flight from PRG to Beijing, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG) to Beijing are available for booking. Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is where you'll step off the plane.
Keep your eyes peeled for promotions from Hainan Airlines. This airline operates direct flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Beijing.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from PRG to Beijing. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Copenhagen Airport (CPH)
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Vienna International Airport (VIE)
If you have a passport from Czechia, you will need an embassy visa to visit China. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Beijing for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you make travel plans and certainly before flying.
Located around 18 kilometres from central Prague, PRG can be reached in about 32 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport is roughly 49 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Beijing? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to PRG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport (PRG) to Beijing
250 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Beijing. Return flights start at 446 €. These fares may change depending on demand and availability.
Book 2 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PRG to Beijing.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Beijing. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is around 31 kilometres from central Beijing. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 40 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Beijing, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near PEK:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is around 56 kilometres from central Beijing. Once you've hopped off your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour and 3 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to PKX. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from PRG to Beijing:
Best time to go to Beijing
July is the most popular month to board a flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Beijing while February is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Beijing, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague Airport to Beijing, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Beijing, with the temperature ranging from 21ºC to 35ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from PRG to Beijing in January when temperatures average between -11ºC and 3ºC.
More about Beijing
After booking your flight from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Beijing, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Beijing:
Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven are just the start of the leading attractions to add to your Beijing travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Tiananmen Square.
Complete your Beijing trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Beijing and see the sights at your leisure. Easily compare rates in one go to find the perfect ride after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Vaclav Havel Airport Prague to Beijing.