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Beijing Capital International Airport
Here you'll find essential information on Beijing Capital International Airport, including contact details, airport transfer facts, details of airport facilities, and how to get there.
Full Airport Name
Beijing Capital International Airport
Address
Airport Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100621, China
Airport Code
PEK
Country Code
86
Telephone
(010) 6456 1100
Website
Number of Terminals
3
Time Zone
GMT + 8
Location
The airport is situated 25km (16 miles) northeast of Beijing.
Airport News
The huge new US$2 billion, Norman Foster-designed, Terminal 3 opened in early 2008, ahead of the Beijing Olympics. The vast majority of international and domestic flights now leave from this terminal.
Transfer Between Terminals
Regular shuttle buses run between the three terminals.
Driving Directions
A dedicated Airport Expressway links PEK with the city centre.
Car Parking
Extensive parking facilities are offered on six levels in a multi-storey car park. It is equipped with electronic guide screens to assist with locating a space, but it is generally recommended that spaces are reserved in advance, as it is very busy.
Car Hire
Driving in China requires a Chinese-issued driving licence, so car rental usually includes a driver. A number of local agencies offer this service, and there is a car rental booth within the airport terminal. Recent legislation enables non-nationals to obtain temporary licences, but the major international car rental agencies are only just beginning to establish a foothold in the country. More information can be obtained from Avis China (www.avischina.com).
Public Transport
Rail: A new metro link to the city centre is due to open in 2008.
Bus: The Airport-City Shuttle Bus departs from outside Arrivals and takes five routes into the city: Xidan, Gongzhufen, Fangzhuang, Beijing Railway Station and Zhongguancun. The most popular route is to Xidan in central Beijing, a short walk from the Forbidden City. The shuttle also stops at some major hotels.
Taxi: Metered taxis are available at the officially designated taxi ranks. Journey time to the city centre is between 45 and 60 minutes, dependent on traffic conditions. Passengers are advised to have the destination address either written in Chinese or marked clearly on a map.
Information and Help Desks
Tourist information (tel: (010) 6456 1100) is available in the Arrivals lounge from 0830 until the end of flight operations. Hotel booking assistance is available in the arrivals hall.
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Facilities include banks, several bureaux de change, ATMs, telephones and a post office.
Eating and drinking: There are cafes and restaurants throughout the airport.
Shopping: There are shops in all the terminals, including tax and duty-free.
Luggage: Left luggage facilities are available in both Arrival and Departure halls (tel: (010) 6459 8151).
Other facilities: There is a 24-hour medical centre at the airport, and a passenger changing room is available.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport has a business centre with Internet access, fax and computer facilities. Business services, including fax, photocopying and computer facilities, are also available in the VIP lounges. Alternatively, there are hotels close to the airport which provide business services. These include the Airport Garden Hotel (tel: (010) 6456 3388) and the Capital Airport Hotel (tel: (010) 6456 4466).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport is accessible to disabled travellers. The Beijing Airport Ground Service Corporation can provide assistance for travellers with physical disabilities.
Hotels
The Airport Garden Hotel (tel: (010) 6456 3388), the Capital Airport Hotel (tel: (010) 6456 4562), the Jinglin Hotel Beijing (tel: (010) 6457 2626), the Sino-Swiss Hotel Beijing (tel: (010) 6456 5588; www.sino-swisshotel.com) and the Airport Lantian Mansion Hotel (tel: (010) 8048 9108) are located within easy reach of the airport.
Current weather report - Beijing Capital International Airport
Weather
Max
Min
Today
61°F
16°C
43°F
6°C
Sunday
54°F
12°C
34°F
1°C
Monday
41°F
5°C
32°F
0°C
Tuesday
36°F
2°C
27°F
-3°C
Wednesday
37°F
3°C
27°F
-3°C
Beijing Capital International Airport Transfers
Beijing International Transfer: Airport (PEK) to Hotel Roundtrip - Starting from £48.02 per person
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Public Transport
Bus: The Airport-City Shuttle Bus departs from outside Arrivals and takes five routes into the city: Xidan, Gongzhufen, Fangzhuang, Beijing Railway Station and Zhongguancun. The most popular route is to Xidan in central Beijing, a short walk from the Forbidden City. The shuttle also stops at some major hotels.
Taxi: Metered taxis are available at the officially designated taxi ranks. Journey time to the city centre is between 45 and 60 minutes, dependent on traffic conditions. Passengers are advised to have the destination address either written in Chinese or marked clearly on a map.
Information and Help Desks
Airport Facilities
Eating and drinking: There are cafes and restaurants throughout the airport.
Shopping: There are shops in all the terminals, including tax and duty-free.
Luggage: Left luggage facilities are available in both Arrival and Departure halls (tel: (010) 6459 8151).
Other facilities: There is a 24-hour medical centre at the airport, and a passenger changing room is available.
Conference and Business Facilities
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
Hotels
Current weather report - Beijing Capital International Airport
Weather |
Max |
Min |
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| Today |
|
61°F 16°C |
43°F 6°C |
| Sunday |
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54°F 12°C |
34°F 1°C |
| Monday |
|
41°F 5°C |
32°F 0°C |
| Tuesday |
|
36°F 2°C |
27°F -3°C |
| Wednesday |
|
37°F 3°C |
27°F -3°C |
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