For timetable purposes, Hong Kong is known as Hung Hom (the station name) and Beijing as Beijing West.

While there is plenty of flights on offer, getting a cheap flight from Hong Kong to Beijing is no easy task. Take a look at our top tips to make sure that you get the best value cheap flights from Hong Kong to Beijing.

You should expect to pay between $400 and $500 for a return, including taxes, between Hong Kong and Beijing, with higher prices to be expected during Chinese holidays such as Chinese New Year and the Mid Autumn Festival. Take a look at current rates at Zuji, which generally boasts the best prices.

1. Seasonal Travel
Beijing is a long way north of Hong Kong, and during the winter the temperature plummets with buckets full of snow dumped onto the city. Naturally, flights to Beijing are cheaper during the off season, which runs roughly from November to April. Remember, Chinese New Year and other traditional Chinese festivals see planes packed with Hong Kongers visiting family, and ticket prices will be considerably higher.

2. Fly Dragonair
Consistently the best flight offers come from Cathay Pacific subsidiary Dragon Air. Booking at least two weeks in advance is the key to a good deal. Dragonair also offer package deals, combining flights and hotels.

3. Shenzhen Airport
Flights from Hong Kong to Beijing and China are still not wholly considered as domestic, and as a result, prices are artificially high. For a cheaper deal, take the roughly two hour journey to Shenzhen Airport, just across the Hong Kong – China border. Flights tend to be up to 30% cheaper.

Whether planes have you reaching for the sick bag, or you just want to see a bit more of China, travel from Hong Kong to Beijing China by train is very doable option. Below you’ll find sections on times, trains, prices and passport control regarding travel from Hong Kong to Beijing China by train. Taking all the hassle out of the journey.