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Beijing Capital International Airport Guide (PEK)

Airport info
Code: PEK
Address:
Airport Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, 100621, China
Location:

The airport is situated 25km (16 miles) northeast of Beijing.

Number of terminals: 3 Dialling code: +86
Telephone:
(010) 6454 1111.
Timezone: GMT +8:00

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.

Airport news: 

Beijing Capital Airport overtook London Heathrow as the world's second busiest airport during the summer of 2010.

Information: 

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.

Website: 
en.bcia.com.cn
Transfer between terminals: 

Regular shuttle buses run between the three terminals.

Driving directions: 

A dedicated Airport Expressway links Beijing Capital Airport with the city centre.

Public Transport

Public transport rail: 

The Beijing Subway's Airport Express (www.ebeijing.gov.cn) runs from Terminals 2 and 3 direct to the city centre (journey time is approximately 20 minutes).

Public transport road: 

Bus: The Airport-City Shuttle Bus departs from outside Arrivals and takes six routes into the city: Xidan, Gongzhufen, Fangzhuang, Beijing Railway Station, Zhongguancun and Nanyuan private airport. 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, depending on traffic conditions. Passengers are advised to have the destination address either written in Chinese or marked clearly on a map.
 

Terminal facilities

Money: 

Facilities include banks, several bureaux de change, ATMs, telephones and a post office.

Food: 

There are cafés 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 in all three terminals (tel: (010) 6459 8151/8152).

Other: 

There is a 24-hour medical centre at the airport, and a passenger changing room is available.

Airport facilities

Conference and business: 

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; www.airportgardenhotelbeijing.cn) and the Beijing Capital Airport Hotel (tel: (010) 6458 8888; www1.hilton.com).

Disabled facilities: 

The airport is fully accessible to disabled travellers. The Beijing Airport Ground Service Corporation (tel: (010) 6454 1111) can provide assistance for travellers with physical disabilities.

Car parking: 

Extensive parking facilities (tel: (010) 6454 0814) 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 can often be very busy.

Car rental: 

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).

Airport hotels

There are a number of hotels near Beijing Capital International Airport. A hotel reservation desk is situated in all terminals.

Airport Garden Hotel

Airport Garden Hotel is a short drive from Beijing Capital International Airport and provides a free shuttle bus service to/from the terminals. The hotel has a range of dining options and meeting facilities.

Telephone: (010) 6456 3388.
Airport Lantian Mansion Hotel

Airport Lantian Mansion Hotel is a ten-minute drive from Beijing Capital International Airport.

Telephone: (010) 8048 9108.
Capital Airport Hotel

Capital Airport Hotel is just a one-minute shuttle bus ride from Beijing Capital International Airport, which the hotel provides free of charge. The hotel has four restaurants and 32 private dining rooms, as well as 21 function rooms and two ballrooms.

Telephone: (010) 6458 8888.
Website:
Citichotel

Citic Hotel is located close to Beijing Capital International Airport and provides a free shuttle service to/from the terminals. The hotel has a range of sports, dining and entertainment options.

Telephone: (010) 6456 5588.
Jinglin Hotel Beijing

Jinglin Hotel Beijing is located close to Beijing Capital International Airport and offers dining and conference facilities.

Telephone: (010) 6457 2626.