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PEK Beijing Capital International Airport

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Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves Beijing, about 25 km northeast of Beijing. Below: trains and buses from the terminal, an estimated taxi fare to town and nearby cities, where you can fly from here, and hotels nearby.

IATAPEK
ICAOZBAA
ServesBeijing
From centre25 km
Non-stop206
Airlines81
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Elevation35 m

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The airport in numbers

Beijing Capital International Airport — facts & history

We pulled Beijing Capital International Airport's numbers from the open aviation datasets — 53M passengers in 2024, against a peak of 101M in 2018.

Opened
1958
68 years ago
Passengers / year
53M
as of 2024
Peak traffic
101M
in 2018
Elevation
35 מ׳
above sea level
Operator
Civil Aviation Administration of China
Passengers per year, 2000–2024

Figures: Wikidata (CC0) · Wikipedia

Airport to city

Getting from Beijing Capital International Airport to Beijing

The airport is about 25 km northeast of Beijing, about 53 minutes by road in normal traffic.

Train & bus: Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.

Taxi & apps: Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.

Tipping: Rounding up is accepted almost everywhere.

Transport guidance is generic for this country — check exact details on the airport's own site.

Way inTime to centreCost
Train / bus~37 mincheapestCHEAPEST
Taxi~53 minmetered
Private transfer~53 minfixed upfront
Car rental~53 min + חניהfrom the terminal
Distances

From PEK to nearby cities

Estimated drive times in normal traffic, and an approximate taxi fare at the local tariff. A pre-booked transfer is usually cheaper.

DestinationDistanceDriveTaxi (est.)
Tianjin116 km122 min—
Tangshan145 km152 min—
Choose and book

Which way suits you from Beijing Capital International Airport

Taxi

Cheapest for a short trip, one or two people.

Private transfer

Fixed price upfront, driver with a sign. For a late arrival, bags, kids or a group.

Car rental

If you're touring the region. Desks in the terminal, booking ahead beats the counter.

Train or bus is usually the cheapest — details above.

Book your airport transfer in Beijing ahead, no terminal surprises.

Route network

Where you can fly from Beijing Capital International Airport

Non-stop flights to about 206 destinations, operated by 81 airlines. The busiest routes:

Airlines here: Air China · Shenzhen Airlines · Hainan Airlines · China Southern Airlines · China Eastern Airlines · Japan Air System · S7 Airlines · All Nippon Airways · United Airlines · Xiamen Airlines

At the airport

Left luggage & lost and found at Beijing Capital International Airport

Most large airports offer left-luggage inside the terminal, usually by the hour or day and with a size limit. A common, cheaper alternative: in-city storage points near stations and sights — handy for an early arrival before check-in, or after check-out.

Something lost in the terminal is handled by the airport's lost-and-found office (usually near baggage claim); something left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Keep your flight details, seat number and a description of the item.

Sleep nearby

Hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport

For an early connection — a hotel by the terminal saves a taxi and a headache.

Rates in Beijing shift daily. See what your night costs now.

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Q&A

Answers to your questions

How do I get from Beijing Capital International Airport to the centre of Beijing?
Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. The airport is about 25 km northeast of Beijing, about 53 minutes by road.
Can I use a ride app from Beijing Capital International Airport?
Take a taxi from the official rank with the meter, or pre-book a ride on a known app. Avoid drivers touting for a fare in the arrivals hall.
What's the cheapest way from Beijing Capital International Airport to Beijing?
Train or bus, almost always — usually a fraction of the taxi fare. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town.
Can I get from Beijing Capital International Airport into town without a car?
Yes. Check in advance whether a train or shuttle bus runs from the terminal — at many airports it's the fastest and cheapest way into town. For a late arrival or a lot of bags, a pre-booked transfer is easier.
Where can I fly non-stop from Beijing Capital International Airport?
About 206 destinations, including Hangzhou, Shanghai, Harbin, Xiamen. 81 airlines operate here.
Can I leave luggage at the airport?
Most large airports have a left-luggage service, and there are also in-city storage points near stations and sights that are usually cheaper with no size limit.
Where is Beijing Capital International Airport's lost and found?
Items found in the terminal (not on the aircraft) are handled by the airport's lost-and-found office — usually near baggage claim or the information desks, sometimes one office per terminal. Anything left on the plane is the airline's responsibility. Current contact details are on Beijing Capital International Airport's official site.
How do I know which terminal my flight leaves from at Beijing Capital International Airport?
The terminal is on your boarding pass and booking confirmation, and updates on the departure boards at the entrance. Rule of thumb: each airline works from a fixed terminal, and airlines in the same alliance are usually grouped together. With a connection, check whether you change terminals and how long that takes.
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Sources: Airport data: OpenFlights (ODbL) · Route network: OpenFlights routes

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