Beijing Capital International Airport is situated on Airport Road in Chaoyang District, Beijing 25km (16 miles) northeast of Beijing City Center. With its excellent geographical location and high quality facilities, Beijing Capital International Airport is the busiest international airport in Asia, having direct flights to virtually every major city in the world and to all notable cities in China. 62 domestic and foreign airways operate flights to 137 domestic cities and 95 international cities totaling at over 7,000 scheduled flights yearly. Beijing Capital International Airport occupies an important position as not only the air gateway into China from foreign countries, but also as the core of China's civil aviation network.

Shuttle buses run regularly between the airport’s three terminals. The huge new Terminal 3 was unveiled in early 2008 and now handles the majority of departures, domestic and international. This 2 billion dollar investment was designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster and Partners who also designed Chek Lap Kok Airport in Hong Kong.

Ground Transportation

Bus: A shuttle bus runs regularly between the airport and Beijing City leaving from the airport arrivals area. Among the five major bus route destinations from the airport to Beijing - Xidan, Gongzhufen, Fangzhuang, Beijing Railway Station, and Zhongguancun – Xidan in central Beijing is the most popular and is just a few minutes walk from the Forbidden City.

Taxi: Taxis are available at the designated Taxi stop where travelers wait in line for a metered taxi to take them to their final destination. It is a good idea to have the address of your final destination written down in Chinese to avoid miscommunications with the driver. The ride to Beijing takes around 45 to 60 minutes.

Rail: A new metro line to the city is scheduled to open in 2008.

Airport Facilities

Beijing Capital International Airport has the full array of expected traveler facilities and conveniences including banks, currency exchanges, ATMs, telephones, post office, 24-hour medical center, and passenger changing room.

Restaurants and food stops are available throughout the airport.

Shops, including duty-free, are in all terminals.

There are left luggage facilities in the Arrivals and Departures halls. tel: (010) 6459 8151

The business center offers internet access, faxing, photocopying, and computer facilities, which are also available in the VIP lounges.

The airport is accessible to disabled travelers.


Airport Information Line : (86) 010-64541100(available 24 hours)

Beijing Nanyuan Airport is a new and small airport situated 15 km (about 9.3 miles) south of downtown Beijing. It serves only China domestic flights. It is the base airport of China United Airlines and has an annual capacity of 1.2 million passengers serving regular flights from Beijing to Wuxi, Dalian, and Harbin amongst other domestic destinations. The airport facilities are basic and minimal, including vending machines and ATMs, but the airport’s small size makes for a faster check-in process.

Ground Transportation

Taxi: Taxis are available to take travelers to their final destination. Be mindful of getting overcharged here. Either ask the driver to run the meter or negotiate a rate before getting in. As a general reference, it should cost no more than 100 Yuan to get to Beijing city center.

Bus: Airport bus 6 runs from Nanyuan Airport to downtown Beijing’s Xidan area and costs around 16 Yuan. The buses generally depart at 12:40, 17:10, and 20:50 from the airport to Beijing city. Buses leave from Xidan going to Nanyuan airport at 06:00, 10:40, and 15:10. The bus schedule might vary however depending on the actual arrival time of flights.


Airport Information Line : (86) 010-65123546