Day or night flight to beijing

[twinklingstars]

Hi all,

I have an option of a day flight departing at 8.30am to PEK via SQ, time of arrival is 2.40pm (A380-800), the other option is a night flight at 1.10am to PEK via SQ, time of arrival is 7.10am (B777-300). Price is the same for both options. Any advise which timing should I take?

I have never taken a mid haul red eye flight before, the pros of a redeye flight is that I can have a full day ahead of me, but I'm not sure whether I can sleep well on the plane, plus I will not be able to check in the hotel if I arrive early.

Thanks!

 

[dilphinus]

I never had any issues checking into any hotels in China before noon, even in Beijing.

It depends on how you are getting to the hotel from the airport. By car/taxi, doesnt matter when, there's always heavy traffic. If by the subway, avoid morning rush hour.

Also depends on how 'desperate' you need that extra day.

 

[Arcanell]

depends on you and your purpose. if your purpose is on leisure trip, the red-eye flight definitely gives you more time. Btw, traffic in beijing is horrible

 

[dilphinus]

If you want to explore another city aside from beijing, check the open jaw ticket Beijing and Shanghai on SQ. Take the high speed train (around S$100ish) or the slow overnight train (cheaper and save one night of accommodation, though not much).

 

[twinklingstars]

Thanks everyone for the reply. My return flight departs at 8 plus in the morning from PEK airport. What time should I leave for the airport?

 

[dilphinus]

Thanks everyone for the reply. My return flight departs at 8 plus in the morning from PEK airport. What time should I leave for the airport?

It's the standard 2 hours prior to departure. So it depends on which part of Beijing you are staying in (the distance to the airport).

 

[Arcanell]

Thanks everyone for the reply. My return flight departs at 8 plus in the morning from PEK airport. What time should I leave for the airport?

ask the hotel concierge; they are most familiar with the traffic