Transfer to/from - Beijing airport (PEK)

Transportation

Bus

There are services from the airport to various destinations within the city (Fangzhuang, Beijing South, Beijing Station, Gongzhufen, Zhongguancun, ShangDi & Olympic Village, Beijing West, Huilongguan, Tongzhou, Wangfujing Jinbao, Shijingshan, Yanjiao, Changping, Yizhuang). Travel time to the centre of Beijing is about 45 minutes. Buses operate approximately every 30 minutes from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm.

There are also regional services to Tianjin, Qinhuangdao, Langfang, Baoding, Tangshan, Cangzhou and Zhangjiakou. Ticket offices are located near gate 15, on the first level of Terminal 2, and on the central pavement, on the ground floor of Terminal 3.

More information: Tel +86 106 437 8900 / 106 455 8720.

Metro

The Airport Express runs every 10 minutes from Terminal 3 to Terminal 2 and then to Sanyuanqiao and Dongzhimen stations, where connections can be made to lines 2, 10 and 13. It operates from 6:20 am to 10:50 pm and the journey to the city centre takes about 20-30 min.

Taxi

Capital Airport (Tel +86 106 459 6539 / 455 8892) has vehicles available outside gates 5 to 9 (Terminal 2) and B1 (Terminal 3). Travel time to downtown Beijing is 45-60 minutes. There are additional charges for travel between 11:00 pm and 5:00 am. It is illegal to pay with any foreign currency. Passengers are advised to have the address of their destination written in Chinese or clearly marked on a map.

Car rental search

Passengers heading to the Shunyi district can use the Airport Community Bus service from 5:00 am to 10:00 pm, which provides connections to different underground lines.

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, Vocational Training School
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
6 - Tianzhu Garden, Hualikan, Wanwanshu, Gaoliying, Houying, Xifangezhuang, Beishicao
7 - Nanfaxin, Shimen, Shunyi, Fengbo, Nancai, Xiaying, Yangzhen, Duzhuang, Shaling, Xiaocaozhuang
8 - Sansiying, Shunyi Hospital, Fengbo, Liuxing, Shangnian, Dongyantou, Longwantun, Shanlixinzhuang
9 - Xingang, Linhe West, Linhe North, Henan Village, Goubei South, Wangxinzhuang, Chaijialin, Wuxiongsi
10 - Guotai Plaza, Beipingli, Lihuakan, Shunyi International School
11 - Gangshan, Cherry Garden
13 - Loutai Dongkou, Lanhaiyuan, Jichang Daokou, Tianzhu Huayuan, 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.