{ "response": { "Key": "BJS-TYO", "orig": { "code": "BJS", "type": "airport", "city": "Beijing", "fullCity": "Beijing, China", "airport": "Beijing Capital Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "TYO", "type": "airport", "city": "Tokyo", "fullCity": "Tokyo, Japan", "airport": "Narita Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "The flight from Beijing to Tokyo is about 1,330 miles, with a typical nonstop duration of 3 hours 25 minutes. The return leg is longer at 4 hours 10 minutes due to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "Yes, there are plenty of nonstop flights from Beijing to Tokyo. Air China, ANA, JAL, China Southern, China Eastern, and Hainan Airlines all fly the route, with Air China alone operating up to 84 weekly flights from PEK to both Haneda and Narita. All carriers run daily service except Hainan Airlines, which flies only on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays from PEK to Narita.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Tokyo?", "answer": "From Narita Airport, taxis and direct airport buses are the main ground transportation options to central Tokyo, with fixed-fare taxis costing between ¥23,500 and ¥38,500 depending on the zone, plus expressway tolls. Direct buses serve major hubs like Tokyo Station, Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Ikebukuro, while low-cost buses (LCB) offer fares as low as ¥1,500 to Tokyo Station or Ginza. Rail connections are not listed in this data, but taxis are generally the fastest option, though buses are the most used due to their affordability. Car rentals and ride share are not mentioned as available modalities at Narita.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/taxi", "title": "Taxi | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/bus/leaving-the-airport/", "title": "Bus Going from the Airport to Various Places | Access Information | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/shuttlebus/", "title": "Traveling Between Terminals | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/bus/lcb/", "title": "LCB（low-cost bus） | Access Information | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" } ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "No red‑eye flights are available from Beijing to Tokyo — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with an overnight long leg appear in the schedule.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "Air China, All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan Airlines (JAL), China Southern, China Eastern, and Hainan Airlines all fly nonstop from Beijing to Tokyo. Air China operates the most flights, with 70 weekly departures from Beijing Capital to Haneda plus 14 more to Narita, while ANA and JAL each run 28 weekly flights between Capital and Haneda. China Southern and China Eastern serve Haneda from Daxing with 14 and 9 weekly flights respectively, and Hainan Airlines offers a limited three-times-weekly service from Capital to Narita. Typical per‑carrier fares are not available for this route in the current data.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Beijing and Tokyo?", "answer": "Common layovers include Seoul, Shanghai and Hong Kong, which offer efficient transfers and broad connections while keeping total travel time competitive." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Tokyo?", "answer": "Late March to early May and October to November offer mild temperatures, cherry blossoms or autumn foliage, and fewer tourists than peak seasons." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "Bring a passport valid for the duration of your stay, any required Japanese visa or travel authorization, proof of onward or return travel, a payment method for baggage, and any vaccination certificates if applicable." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Tokyo?", "answer": "Narita handles most international long-haul flights and is farther from central Tokyo. Haneda is much closer to downtown, serves many domestic routes and an increasing number of international flights, and is preferred for convenience." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Beijing Capital Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "The Beijing Capital Airport Express subway line runs from Dongzhimen (with connections at Sanyuanqiao and Beixinqiao) directly to Terminals 2 and 3 in about 30 minutes, making it the fastest and most popular option. Airport shuttle buses serve many city destinations for a lower fare, while taxis and ride-shares offer door-to-door convenience at a higher cost. Driving is possible with parking available at the airport, but traffic can be unpredictable.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Capital_Airport_Bus", "title": "Beijing Capital Airport Bus", "time_published": "2026-06-21T18:03:54Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_Airport_Express", "title": "Capital Airport Express", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-26T02:19:18Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Capital_International_Airport", "title": "Beijing Capital International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T04:32:46Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Tokyo airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Narita Airport offers plenty of places to rest, including a capsule hotel called Nine Hours Narita Airport located at Terminal 2 in the multi-story Car Park P2, B1F, with 24-hour check-in. There are also day rooms available on the airside of Terminals 1 and 2, plus pay-to-use shower facilities in Terminal 1. Several nearby hotels provide free airport shuttle service for guests.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/tokyo-narita-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Tokyo Narita Airport Guide (NRT) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2018-10-02T00:00:56Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/capsule-hotel/", "title": "Capsule Hotel | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/shower/", "title": "Showers, Nap Rooms | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://ihg.com/narita-japan", "title": "Narita Hotels | Top Hotels in Narita, Japan by IHG", "favicon": "https://digital.ihg.com/is/image/ihg/app-web-chiclet-ihg?fmt=png-alpha" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at Narita Intl Airport?", "answer": "Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) offers currency exchange counters in the arrivals and departures lobbies of both Terminal 1 and Terminal 2, along with ATMs and automatic currency purchasing machines in Terminal 3. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout the terminals, with free internet access noted in Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 public areas. Prayer rooms or chapels are not mentioned in the airport facility listings, so I cannot confirm their availability at Narita.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/transportation/shower/", "title": "Showers, Nap Rooms | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/en/service/ud/guide/", "title": "Narita Airport Facility Layout | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "time_published": "2016-01-01T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita,_Chiba", "title": "Narita, Chiba", "time_published": "2026-07-24T19:28:59Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Beijing and Tokyo airports?", "answer": "At Tokyo Narita International Airport, passengers with disabilities can access a range of services including accessible toilets, ostomy toilets, electric carts, hearing assistance speakers, and assistance dogs, with help available from information counters marked with a special symbol, and assistance can be arranged by phone at 81 476-34-8000 or via an inquiry form, ideally in advance. Beijing Capital International Airport offers general accessibility support through its airport hotline (+86-10 96158) and barrier-free facilities, though specific details on mobility assistance programs and children's play areas are not detailed in the available information. For both airports, it is recommended to contact the airline or airport at least 48 hours before travel to arrange any required assistance, and families with children should check directly with the airport or airline for the latest play area locations and services.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Capital_International_Airport", "title": "Beijing Capital International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-14T04:32:46Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beijing_Capital_Airport_Bus", "title": "Beijing Capital Airport Bus", "time_published": "2026-06-21T18:03:54Z" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/bf/aurally/", "title": "For Customers with Hearing and Speech Disabilities | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/access/", "title": "Access Top | NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/en/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "https://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/", "title": "NARITA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT", "favicon": "http://www.narita-airport.jp/favicon/apple-touch-icon.png" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narita_International_Airport", "title": "Narita International Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-09-12T13:58:31Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "Air China operates the most flights between Beijing and Tokyo, using Airbus A321s and A320-family aircraft on its Haneda services and A321s on its Narita services. All Nippon Airways flies Boeing 767-300s and 777-300ERs, Japan Airlines uses Boeing 737-800s and 787-family aircraft, Hainan Airlines flies 737-800s, China Southern uses A330-300s, and China Eastern flies A320-family aircraft. Hainan operates only three days a week, while the others fly daily.", "methodology": "Aircraft types come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "Air China (Star Alliance), ANA (Star Alliance), JAL (oneworld), China Southern, China Eastern (SkyTeam), and Hainan Airlines serve Beijing to Tokyo nonstop; China Southern and Hainan are unaffiliated with any major alliance.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Beijing?", "answer": "Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) offers several lounge options when departing for Tokyo. In Terminal 2, travelers can use the China Eastern Airlines V2 Lounge or the Hainan Airlines Fortune Wings Lounge, both on the domestic side. Terminal 3E houses the Joy Rest Lounge and the BGS Premier Lounge, which are open around the clock. The Cathay Pacific lounge is located in Terminal 3 upstairs next to Gate E20, featuring a Noodle Bar, Food Hall, Terrace with a Teahouse, and additional amenities like Wi-Fi, wireless charging, and baggage storage.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/de-DE/lounges/china/beijing-capital-international", "title": "Beijing Capital International Airport PEK Lounges - PEK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46", "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z" }, { "url": "https://prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/china/beijing-capital-international", "title": "Beijing Capital International Airport PEK Lounges - PEK Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?a4ff481221414a5c", "time_published": "2026-06-30T08:24:25Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/PEK", "title": "American Express Lounges at Beijing Capital International Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/sv-se/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/PEK", "title": "American Express Lounges at Beijing Capital International Airport | Amex SE", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://cathaypacific.com/cx/en_CA/destinations/lounges/beijing-pek/cathay-pacific-lounge.html", "title": "Cathay Pacific lounge | Cathay CA", "favicon": "https://www.cathaypacific.com/content/dam/header-footer-lrp/cx-web-clip-icon.png" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare. Basic Economy often excludes checked luggage, while standard international economy usually includes one free checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium cabins offer greater allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Beijing to Tokyo?", "answer": "Flights from Beijing to Tokyo commonly offer Economy and flat‑bed Business class. Premium Economy is less common and available on select airlines." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins often allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive economy fares typically do not." } } } }