Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) has experienced rapid growth in the past several years and is now the busiest airport in Asia and the third busiest airport in the world. The third terminal was added in 2008 and is the second largest airport terminal in the world. Beijing Capital International Airport is located 20 miles northeast of Beijing’s city center. Major world airlines service Beijing Capital International Airport including Delta Air Lines, British Airlines, Air France, Emirates, United Airlines, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Continental Airlines. Beijing Capital International Airport serves approximately 50 million passengers a year.

Airport Information Beijing

• Location: Beijing Capital International Airport is located 20 miles northeast of the city center.
• Address: Airport Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing, China 100621
• Telephone Number: +86 10 6456 3220
• Time Zone: GMT +8
• Eating & Drinking: There is a wide variety of restaurants in Beijing Capital International Airport. The domestic departure area has many options of Chinese cuisine including Chinese restaurants, noodle stands, and Chinese fast food. The international departure area offers more Western options including McDonald’s.
• ATM: Automatic foreign currency exchange machines can be found in many locations throughout the terminals. ATMS are located throughout the terminal as well.
• WiFi: Internet access is available in the Plaza Premium Lounge and in any of the three Commercial Centers.
• Shopping: There is a wide variety of shopping outlets on all three levels within the terminals. The domestic departure area offers souvenirs, tea, alcohol, clothing toys, watches, and cosmetics. The international departure area offers many of the same items as duty free shopping with potential lower prices.
• Luggage: There are free luggage carts available at Beijing Capital International Airport. Baggage claim is located in all terminals.
• Airport Hotels: Beijing Airport Garden Hotel (86-4008106868) is just 0.5 miles from Beijing Capital International Airport and provides transportation to the airport. Capital Airport Hotel Beijing (010-64577788) is located just 5 minutes from Beijing Capital International Airport and is 15 minutes from Beijing Railway Station.
• Disabled Travelers: Beijing Capital International Airport is handicap accessible. Handicapped restrooms are available in all terminals
• Lounges: Terminal 1 & Terminal 2 offer rest rooms for honorable guests (010-64599533) and a rest room for mothers and infants (010-64597776). Terminal 3 offers a more luxurious lounge with hotel like facilities (010-64532621)..
• Parking: The Beijing Capital International Airport has plenty of parking and offers a six level parking garage and provides a range of services. VIP reservation parking is available as well as vehicle washing. The cost of parking is 80 RMB for the first day and then 50 RMB after the second day for small vehicles. There is a higher charge for larger vehicles.
• Directions & Transportation: By road, ravel east on the Airport Expressway from downtown Beijing and take the second ring. The expressway goes straight to the terminal buildings. Traffic can be unpredictable in Beijing so allow appropriate time. Traveling from downtown could take as long as an hour. There is also a subway that connects Terminal 3 and Terminal 2 to the city-center stop at Dongzhimen station.
• Website: http://en.bcia.com.cn/