Beijing Capital International Airport

Airport Details

Airport Code

PEK

Full Airport name

Beijing Capital International Airport

Address

Airport Road, Chaoyang District, 100621, Beijing, China

Country Dialing Prefix

86

Telephone

(010) 6454 1111.

Website

http://en.bcia.com.cn

Number of Terminals

3

Time Zone

GMT + 8

Airport Information

Location

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

Airport News

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

Transfer Between Terminals

Regular shuttle buses run between the three terminals.

Driving Directions

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

Car Hire

Driving in China requires a Chinese-issued driving license, 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 licenses, 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

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 center 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.

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

Car Parking

Extensive parking facilities (tel: (010) 6454 0814) are offered on six levels in a multi-story 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.

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 bureau 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 center at the airport, and a passenger changing room is available.

Conference and Business Facilities

The airport has a business center 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).

Facilities for Disabled Travelers

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