Book a trip from Vancouver to Beijing with Cathay Pacific , fares from CAD1,643

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from YVR to PEK take around 17 hours 30 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 3 in Beijing.

Upon your arrival in Beijing

The most convenient way to get to downtown Beijing from the airport is via taxi, which takes approximately 35 minutes. Alternatively, you can take the Airport Express Line train, which departs from Terminal 3, and takes around 20 minutes to reach the city centre.

A brief introduction to Beijing

Home to six UNESCO World Heritage sites, China’s majestic capital of Beijing is a treasure trove of ancient history, stunning architecture, and fascinating culture.

Start your trip by exploring The Forbidden City and Temple of Heaven, and learn about the country’s ruling dynasties at the Summer Palace and Ming Tombs. The iconic Great Wall of China is located just outside the city limits and can be reached in less than 2 hours by taxi.

Beijing also boasts plenty of marvellous modern-day structures, including the mirrored Capital Museum building, angular CCTV Headquarters, and the beautiful National Centre for the Performing Arts. Here, you can watch internationally acclaimed opera, ballet, and theatre performances in a unique setting colloquially called ‘The Giant Egg’.

We also recommend visiting the Sanlitun area, which is home to many of the city’s high-end restaurants and bars. Here, you can indulge in traditional and popular Beijing dishes, such as Peking roast duck and Qianlong cabbage.

Flying to Beijing with Cathay Pacific

Book your Vancouver to Beijing flight with Cathay Pacific and relax in great comfort in our spacious cabins, which have ranked in Skytrax's top 10 'World's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness' for five consecutive years.

During your flight, you can sample the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which features contemporary flavours from around the world. Be sure to complement your dish with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine selection.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

When you book directly with Cathay Pacific, you get round-the-clock support, customisable bookings, exclusive offers, and more. Our booking system is also completely transparent, meaning you won’t be surprised by hidden fees or service charges. You can also access our loyalty program and earn discounts each time you book directly with us.

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