Flights Bangkok → Beijing (BKK-PEK) — THB Fares, Airlines, Frequency

Bangkok to Beijing connects Thailand with the capital of China, a route carrying tourists in both directions, business travellers tied to the two economies, students, and the Chinese visitors who make up a major part of Thailand’s inbound tourism. Around 28 flights a week keep it a frequent, well-served link.

Block time is about 5 hours. With a broad line-up of Chinese and Thai carriers, full-service and low-cost, the route is competitive — and demand swings strongly with the Chinese holiday calendar, above all Lunar New Year and the autumn Golden Week.

Airlines on this route

Five carriers fly BKK-PEK: Thai Airways and the major Chinese full-service airlines Air China, Hainan Airlines and China Southern, with Spring Airlines on the low-cost end. The full-service carriers include checked baggage; Spring Airlines prices the base seat low and charges extras separately. Comparing the all-in cost once baggage is added is the practical way to weigh the options on this route.

THB fares

BKK-PEK fares swing hard with the Chinese travel calendar — Lunar New Year, the autumn Golden Week and the summer holidays are the busiest and dearest. For those peaks, eight to twelve weeks of lead time is sensible. Outside them, fares ease and a four-to-eight-week window usually finds a workable economy fare in THB, with Spring Airlines’ early fares the cheapest seats.

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About Beijing

Beijing is the capital of China and the centre of its history and government — a vast city holding the Forbidden City, the Temple of Heaven and, beyond it, access to the Great Wall. It is a place of large scale and deep history, and a major hub for travel onward across China. For Thai travellers it works as a destination in its own right; the cooler spring and autumn months are the most comfortable for the climate.

FAQ

Which airlines fly Bangkok to Beijing? Direct BKK-PEK flights are operated by Thai Airways, CA, HU, CZ, 9C. Compare baggage allowance, fares and schedules in the carrier table above.

How long is the BKK-PEK flight and how often does it run? Block time is about 5.0 hours. The BKK-PEK route runs roughly 28 flights per week across all carriers.

How far ahead should I book BKK-PEK for the best fare? Booking 4-8 weeks ahead for regular dates, and 10-14 weeks for peak periods (Songkran, New Year, Hajj/Umrah season), typically saves 15-30%. See the month-by-month fare heatmap above.

What is the checked baggage allowance on BKK-PEK? It varies by carrier and fare class — full-service carriers on this route usually include 20-30 kg, while low-cost carriers sell it as an add-on. Confirm the current policy on the airline’s site before booking.

What currency is used in Beijing? Beijing uses USD. Compare airfares in THB and budget on-the-ground spending in USD.

Related routes

• BKK airport
• PEK airport