Hangzhou to Beijing Flights

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Great deals on flights out of Hangzhou are easy to find when you use ebookers to make your reservations. Your flight out of the city will originate from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, located about sixteen miles from the centre of town. It is one of the busiest in China and is a major destination for domestic airlines such as Air China and China Southern Airlines and international airlines such as KLM and Ethiopian Airlines. The airport is clean and efficient, and it has the facilities and conveniences travellers have come to expect from modern airports.

Parking at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

The Hangzhou airport has four separate parking lots with a total capacity for 1,860 cars. The two lots in the front of the terminal have space for 1,300 cars, the parking lot located east of the cargo station has 250 spaces, and the lot located south of the Zhenjiang Aviation Administration building has 250 spots. The daily parking rate for compact or small-sized cars is 200 yuan. Parking reservations can be made in advance online.

Ground Transportation in Hangzhou

Ways to get to Hangzhou Airport from the city centre are plentiful. A taxi will take anywhere from thirty minutes to an hour to get to the airport, and the fare will cost you about 100 yuan. The airport shuttle makes frequent trips to and from the downtown area to the airport, and the fare is 20 yuan per person.

Restaurants at Hangzhou Airport

Several dining options are available at the airport to satisfy the hungry traveller looking to grab a bite before a flight. If you've booked an early flight through ebookers, you can head over to McDonald's and grab something from the breakfast menu. It opens at 5:30 in the morning, perfect for famished early-morning travellers. When you're done, you'll be refreshed and ready to take the next leg of your journey out of Hangzhou.

Airports in Beijing

Beijing is the largest and busiest airport in China. It is serviced by United Airlines, Egypt Airlines, British Airways, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Continental Airlines, as well several others. You can use ebookers to book domestic and international flights for many airlines servicing this airport. When you fly into Beijing, your flight will land at Beijing Capital International Airport, which is located in Chaoyang, approximately twenty miles from downtown Beijing.

Transportation from Beijing Capital International Airport

There are numerous options available to get to the city centre Beijing from the airport. You can take a taxi from the airport, which costs a minimum of ¥10 plus charges for mileage plus time in some instances. If you take a taxi, make sure it is a certified taxi by checking the car's signage and the driver's identification card. You can also take a shuttle, which has an average cost of ¥16 per person for a single trip from the airport. The airport bus is another option, which ranges from ¥2 to ¥5 per person for a one-way ticket.

Weather in Beijing

With summer temperatures soaring into the 30s during the day and the 20s at night, lightweight clothing is ideal to keep you cool. During the winter, daytime temperatures hover just above freezing, and night-time temperatures dip below 0ºC, so wearing layers with a warm coat, a pair of gloves, and a hat is necessary to stay warm. Fall and spring temperatures range from 10ºC to 15ºC, so bring a lightweight jacket, long-sleeve shirts, and long pants. If you travel in July or August, bring a rain coat or umbrella, as these are the months when rain is most common.

Beijing's Major Attractions

The summer months are the most popular time of the year to visit Beijing because many of the attractions are outdoors. The Imperial Gardens and Mausoleums, the Great Wall of China, Tiananmen Square, and the Forbidden City are some of the most popular sites in Beijing. Many visitors also visit at least one of the many temples located in the city. March to August is usually the least expensive time of year to visit Beijing. Customers using ebookers can search through a range of flights to Beijing to find one matching their needs.