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Travel to Beijing

How to get to Beijing

The most common ways to get to Beijing is by plane.

Beijing and Shanghai are the two main gateways to China. A lot of travellers choose to arrive in one city and depart from the other.

 

Getting to Beijing from other Chinese cities by plane

If you're touring China and don't want to waste time travelling by train, the price of flights between cities is usually quite similar, or even better at times.

The flight time between the main destinations is between 2 and 3 hours.

There are 2 main airports: Beijing Capital International Apt & Beijing Daxing International Apt

 

Arriving in Beijing by train

Train journeys are a good alternative for travelling around China. The high-speed railway enables you get to Beijing within hours.

To book your train tickets, find out about prices, timetables, just visit: https://www.12306.cn/


IET Travel Awards

The IET Travel Awards are for members travelling as part of their Professional Development.

We have awards for both international and national travel.


Key dates

Deadline for applications

Applicants notified by

Round 1 - 14 January 2026

2 February 2026

Round 2 - 11 March 2026

30 March 2026

Round 3 - 6 May 2026

25 May 2026

Round 4 - 15 July 2026

3 August 2026

Round 5 - 16 September 2026

5 October 2026

Round 6 - 11 November 2026

30 November 2026

 


International Travel Awards

    For IET members living in any country, travelling internationally. 
    Up to a £1,5000 prize every time with six rounds a year 

National Travel Awards

    For IET Members travelling nationally within a country, anywhere in the world. 
     A £600 prize every time with six rounds a year. 

Contacts

Get in touch with the Awards and Prizes team by Email.

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