Beijing Capital International Airport

Beijing Capital International Airport is a comprehensive and important airport in China.

Basic Information

Airport Code: PEK

It has three terminals, T1 for domestic flights, and T2, T3 for international and domestic flights.

Facilities of Beijing Capital International Airport

1. Baggage Storage

For international passengers, it will be convenient to explore Beijing without large luggage. For Left Luggage service, only costs $4-$10 within 24 hours according to your luggage size. If you have very large sports equipment, will cost around $15 within 24 hours.

Left Luggage Location

T1: The left-luggage counter is on the east of Corridor between T1 to T2

T2: The left-luggage counters are near gate 9 in the arrival hall on the first floor and gate 10 and gate 8 on the departure hall on the second floor.

T3: Round-the-clock left baggage consignment and packing service

East of public space of Arrival Hall at 2nd floor of T3-C

West of public space of Arrival Hall at 2nd floor of T3-C

2. Where to sleep?

Most chairs in the airport have armrest, considering traveler’s satisfaction, the capital airport offers some rest zones, particularly near the A/B and L/K counters, where tired travelers can relax and enjoy quite comfortable sleep before catching the next flight,

Besides, the airport provides different types of lounges if you want to rest after a long flight, there are hourly lounge, single room and twin rooms and other service facilities.

For Lounge

T1: The west side of door 8 on the second floor when you go up to the third floor

T2: Middle of door between D2-D3 on the ground floor (international)

Middle of door between D6-D7 on the ground floor (domestic)

Window Lounge, Gates 36-39

Brilliant Colors Lounge, Gate 23

Oasis Lounge, Transfer Hall, Floor 1

T3: West of public space in Arrival Lounge at 2nd Floor of T3-C

East of International Departure Lounge of T3-E

Digital Forest Lounge, Gate C10

Tulip Lounge, Gate C30

For Hotel

T1: Between Gate 1-3 in the Arrival Hall on the first floor

Terminal 2: Opposite Gate 11 of Domestic Arrival Hall on the first floor, and Opposite Gate 5 of International Arrival Hall.

Terminal 3: East exit of the Domestic Luggage Claim Hall

West exit of the Domestic Luggage Claim Hall

East exit of the International Luggage Claim Hall

West exit of the International Luggage Claim Hall

Public area of the International Arrival Hall

If you want to sleep comfortably, many hotels near the airport offer free shuttle bus service. Easy to reach within a few minutes.

3. Food and Drinks

The airport provides a series of drinks and restaurants for travelers when they are transiting. Some shops even open for 24 hours. You can find Starbucks, KFC, Costa Coffee, Pizza Hut, Tai Hing Restaurant, O'Learys, Thai Express, Crystal Jade Kitchen, Pacific Coffee in Terminal 3 international area.

For T2 international area, enjoy meals at one of the restaurants among Starbucks, Grab&Fly, Urban Food Market, and Viojoy Restaurant.

4. Currency Exchanges

Chinese currency is Yuan(元), CNY or RMB. When landing at the airport, better exchange some local currency, there are currency exchanges counters for travelers.

Terminal 3

ICE: East exit of International Luggage Claim Hall, T3-C Departure Hall on the fourth floor 

Travelex: West exit of International Luggage Claim Hall, diagonally opposite Boarding Gate No.E19 of T3-E International Departure Lobby on the second floor

Hang Seng Bank: International Arrival Hall’s Public Area, opposite to Boarding Gate No.E20 of T3-E International Departure Lobby on the second floor

Terminal 2

The foreign exchange counters of Hang Seng Bank and Industrial & Commercial Bank of China can be found in public area on the first floor, International Arrival Luggage Hall and Restricted Area on the second floor. Easy to find!

5. Free Terminal Shuttle

If you will transit in different terminals during a layover, the airport also provides free terminal bus service. Check the below information.

Stops

T1: Outside Gate 7 F1

T2: Outside Gate 7 F1

T3: Gate 5 F1

Route

Gate 5 F1 of T3--Departure floor of T2--Departure floor of T1

Gate 7 of Arrival floor of T2--Gate 7 Arrival floor of T1--Departure floor of T3

6. Wifi

Wife is free throughout the airport but it’s forbidden to get to foreigner websites like Facebook, Twitter, Google, etc. If you have a Chinese sim card, you can log in by username and password via SMS. If you don’t have one, please go to the service counter to scan your passport information and receive the login code.  

7. Simple Freshen up when Transiting

If you don’t want to stay in a hotel and need to take a shower, the luggage claim lobby has 6 dressing rooms equipped with mirrors, tables, chairs and hooks, convenient for passengers to change clothes.

Terminal 1

West of the Luggage Claim Hall in Quarantine Area on the first floor

Terminal 2

East of Carousel No.14 in the Luggage Claim Hall

Near Carousel No.4 in the International Luggage Claim Hall

Terminal 3

South of T3-C East Luggage Claim Hall

South of T3-C West Luggage Claim Hall

South of T3-C International Luggage Claim Hall

8. TransportationHow to get to the downtown area from Beijing Capital International Airport?

1. By Airport Express Train and Subway

The route has four stops, from T2 to T3, Sanyuanqiao Station (connects Subway Line 2 and 13) and Dongzhimen Station ( connects Subway Line 10).

Boarding

Terminal 2: B2 of Parking Garage No. 2

Terminal 3: F2 of Parking Garage No. 3

A single trip for airport express train costs CNY 25/ USD 3.5, around 1 hour, the popular efficient way and suitable for people with a tight schedule.

1. By Taxi

There are many taxis line up and eager to find the customer. The route is more flexible and convenient if you have big suitcases. The price is determined by your routes and time, advise to avoid the peak time(7-9am or 17-19pm), normally costs around CNY 100-200/ within USD 15-30.  

Official taxis located

T1: Outside Gate 1 on F1

T2: Outside Gate 5 to 9 on F1

T3: Please refer to the signs inside the terminal building

2. By Airport Bus

There are around 14 routes to Wangfujing Jinbao Street, Olympic Village, Beijing South Railway Station, Beijing Railway Station, Beijing West Railway Station, Zhongguancun even the special night bus. Cost within $5.

Airport Bus to Downtown Routes

Besides, airport bus serves mainly for passengers at Beijing Capital International Airport and Shunyi District.

Airport Bus to Shunyi

Furthermore, you can also go to other cities by taking the bus at the airport if you have a Chinese visa.

If you want to explore Great Wall or go to the hotel, railway station, Tianjin cruise port etc,  book a Beijing layover tour will grant you a wonderful travel experience and it’s very convenient for travelers.