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Everything you need to know
about Beijing Capital International Airport including: which terminals,
where to check in, what facilities are available, assistance for
the disabled, transportation, shuttles, car hire and airport rentals,
restaurants and bars, access to flight information, banking hours
and shopping options…
Guide to Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport is the
main gateway into China and lies 28 km northest of the city centre.
Terminals
and check-in
There are two terminals at the airport, however Terminal 2 is the
only terminal in use at present (May 2003). Shuttle buses will connect
the terminals when Terminal 1 re-opens.
Airport
facilities
There are a number of cafés and restaurants in the terminal,
providing a range of refreshments and meals.
Further facilities include a post
office and 24-hour medical centre.
Business
and meetings
The airport's business centre provides computer facilities, fax
and internet access. The VIP lounges also provide business services,
which include fax, photocopying and computers. A number of nearby
hotels provide further business services: the Capital Airport Hotel
(tel: + 86 10 6456 4466) and the Airport Garden Hotel (tel: +86
10 6456 3388).
Shopping
and money
There are limited shopping opportunities. These include some duty-free
shops near the gates.
A bank, several bureau de change,
and ATM are all available in the terminal.
Disability
assistance
The Beijing Airport Ground Service Corporation offers assistance
to passengers with physical disabilities, while the airport provides
facilities in accordance with international standards.
Information
The Tourist Information Desk is located in the Arrivals Lounge and
is open daily from 08:30 until the last flight leaves.
Airport
information: +86 10 6456 4247 or +86 10 6456 3220
Flight information: +86 10 6456
4247
Website:
http://210.75.250.252/eversion/
Beijing Capital International Airport transportation
By taxi
Metered taxis are located in front of the terminal and reach the
city in 40-60 minutes. The cost to midtown Beijing is in the range
RMB70, depending on the type of taxi, plus RMB15 for the highway
toll. It isn't necessary to tip taxidrivers in Beijing unless they
render extra assistance with bags, etc. However, most taxi drivers
do not speak English, so make sure you have the name of your hotel
or address written in Chinese.
By bus
The Airport-City Shuttle Bus leaves every 30 minutes from outside
Arrivals and follows one of three routes into the city: Xidan, Gongzhufen
and Zhongguancun. The route to Xidan in central Beijing, a short
walk from the Forbidden City, is the most popular route. Other routes
include Gongzhufen in western Beijing and Zhongguancun in the city's
northwest district. The shuttle also serves major hotels.
Parking
Parking is provided by a multi-storey car park, with ample capacity.
Airport
information: +86 10 6456 4247 or +86 10 6456 3220
Flight information: +86 10 6456
4247
Website:
http://210.75.250.252/eversion/
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