Travelling from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Beijing: what you need to know
The timezone in Beijing is UTC+8. The city is 15 hours ahead of Kelowna, where Kelowna International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to make your YLW to Beijing flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
YLW is around 11 kilometres from central Kelowna. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Kelowna International Airport to Beijing? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near YLW:
60.54% of flights taking off from Kelowna International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kelowna International Airport (YLW) to Beijing
P32,070 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Kelowna International Airport to Beijing flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P65,613. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from YLW to Beijing, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Kelowna International Airport to Beijing across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to keep looking every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know when there's an even better deal on cheap flights from YLW to Beijing.
Find an affordable flight from Kelowna International Airport to Beijing with the help of our filters. Choose your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
The distance from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to central Beijing is roughly 31 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kelowna International Airport to Beijing. Reserve one of these accommodation options near PEK instead:
Pick up a Beijing Capital International Airport rental car and explore parts of Beijing that aren't on every traveller's list. Browse the options available from Hertz.
Improve your chances of scoring a great deal by booking early. Reserving your vehicle from Beijing Capital International Airport at least a few weeks ahead of your flight from YLW to Beijing is a smart idea.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Daxing International Airport (PKX) is about 56 kilometres from central Beijing. After your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Beijing, it'll take you around 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near PKX. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your YLW to Beijing flight:
Best time to go to Beijing
Before locking in your flights from Kelowna International Airport to Beijing, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Beijing offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Beijing is July, with temperatures ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF). Book your Kelowna International Airport to Beijing plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January has average temperatures of between -11ºC (12ºF) and 3ºC (37ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from YLW to Beijing around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Beijing
Once you've booked your flight from Kelowna International Airport to Beijing, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Beijing:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Temple of Heaven, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square are essential stops on your Beijing itinerary.
Explore more of China
Tianjin is just one of the many cities in China waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Beijing. Around 113 kilometers away to the south-east, popular attractions include Porcelain house, Haihe River and Italian Style Town.
Tai'an is another must-experience destination in China and is around 418 kilometers south of Beijing. No journey is complete without dropping by Sanyi Cypress, Xixi Stone Pavilion and Qiuxian Cave.
