Transfer to/from - Beijing Capital airport (PEK)

Transportation

Bus

There are services from the airport to various destinations within the city, including Fangzhuang, Beijing South, Beijing Station, Gongzhufen, Zhongguancun, ShangDi & Olympic Village, Beijing West, Huilongguan, Tongzhou, Wangfujing Jinbao, Shijingshan, Yanjiao, Changping, and Yizhuang. The journey to central Beijing takes approximately 45 minutes. Buses operate roughly every 30 min. from 5:00 am to 2:00 am.

Regional services are also available to Tianjin, Qinhuangdao, and Langfang.

Ticket offices are located near Gate 11 on the first level of Terminal 2 and next to Gate 1 on the first floor of Terminal 3.

More information: Tel +86 106 437 8900 / 106 455 8718.

Metro

The Airport Express runs every 10 minutes from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2, then continues to Sanyuan Bridge, Dongzhimen, and Beixinqiao stations, providing connections to Lines 2, 10, and 13. It operates from 6:20 am to 10:50 pm, and the journey to the city centre takes around 20–30 min. Airport stations are located on the second underground level of Terminal 2 and on the second floor of Car Park 3, next to Terminal 3.

Taxi

Capital Airport (Tel +86 106 459 6539 / 455 8892) provides taxis outside Gates 5 to 9 (Terminal 2) and B1 (Terminal 3). The journey to downtown Beijing takes 45–60 minutes. Additional charges apply for trips between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am. It is illegal to pay with foreign currency. Passengers are advised to have their destination address written in Chinese or clearly marked on a map.

Rent a Car

Passengers travelling to the Shunyi District can use the Airport Community Bus, which runs from 5:20 am to 10:30 pm and connects with various metro lines. Departures every 15 minutes. Tickets can be purchased at counters outside Gates 1 to 3 of Terminal 2 and outside Gate 1 of Terminal 3, on the east side of the first floor.

1 - Beipingli, Huayuan Crossing, Nanpingli, Guotai Plaza, Guantou, Cherry Garden
2 - Daxinhua, Nanfaxin, Wangquan Bridge East, Dongfeng Primary School, Hospital of Shunyi District, Fengbo, Nancai, Hou Fengbo
3 - Tianzhu Garden, Maliandian, Hualikan, Vanke Garden, Dongzhuang, Houshayu, Kuomen, TravelSky High, Tech Industrial Park
5 - Lvgang, Sansiying, Meigouying, Shimen, Daying, Jinbao Garden, Mapo Garden, Longhu Villa, Niulanshan, Zhaoquanying, Beilangzhong, West Jiangzhouying
10 - Guotai Plaza, Nanpingli, Beipingli, Lihuakan, China International Exhibition Centre, Shunyi International School
11 - Gangshan, Gangshan South, Cherry Garden
13 - Loutai Dongkou, Lanhaiyuan, Jichang Daokou, Tianzhu Huayuan, Maliandian, Guozhan, Hualikan

Public transport timetables and fares

Although there are issues that seem more than obvious, it is always advisable to take them into account when moving to or from the airport, and especially if we go by public transport.  1- To the airport - It is convenient to leave with a little more anticipation than what is commonly suggested. If you choose a taxi or a private car service, always take into account peak traffic times, demonstrations, strikes or events that may delay the journey to the airport from where you are. It is always good to be informed about what is happening. If you contract a shared transfer service, have a contact telephone number handy in case of any delay by the company. In these cases they usually already have a scheduled collection time. If you use public transport (collective, train) take into account the schedules (weekends and holidays tend to have less frequency), if you have to change and also how to board (if you need a card or paying the driver or motorist at the moment ). These are details that seem obvious, but it is advisable to know so as not to have surprises and suffer a delay that could cause complications. If you rent a car to get to the airport, check where to leave the vehicle. At some airports, there is an exclusive parking lot for rental cars.  2 -From the airport- Here it is a little less stressful since you don't have the pressure of missing your flight. In the worst case, you will arrive later at the place where you are going to stay or at the meeting point where you are trying to arrive. Once you leave the plane, look for your suitcase and finish with the arrival procedures that are required. Then, follow the directions for public transportation or ask the airport staff. It is very useful to find out in advance the schedules of the buses or trains in case you arrive late at night. Not all work 24 hours. The same goes for taxis. In case of using an Uber-type service, have the mobile application handy to contact the driver. On the other hand, if you booked a private transport service, it is likely that they will have a person waiting for you, identified with a sign. If you rent a car to go from the airport to your final destination, for greater peace of mind it is advisable to book it in advance. Rental counters are usually available in the arrivals hall.

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