IATA: PEK · Beijing, China

Beijing Capital International Airport Guide

CapitalBeijing
Population1,408,280,000
CurrencyCNY ¥ Chinese yuan
LanguageMandarin
Time ZoneUTC+08:00 CST
AirportPEK
Distance
Flight Time
Visitors/yr~10,835,745

Beijing Capital International Airport (IATA: PEK) is a key aviation hub serving Beijing and the wider China region. The airport operates 2 passenger terminals, handling millions of passengers annually.

Getting to Beijing from PEK

Train and metro offer the fastest connections (20–40 min). Buses and shared shuttles are the most affordable. Taxis and rideshare apps (Uber, Bolt) are ideal with luggage or in groups.

Terminals & Facilities

Beijing Capital International Airport has 2 terminals with duty-free retail, restaurants, business lounges, family zones and prayer rooms. Free WiFi is available throughout.

Airport Lounges at PEK

Multiple lounges are accessible via Priority Pass, Amex Platinum, airline status or day-pass purchase. Amenities include complimentary food and drinks, fast WiFi and shower facilities.

Parking

Short-stay, long-stay and meet-and-greet options are available at Beijing Capital International Airport. Pre-booking online saves 30–50% versus paying at the gate.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Top Activities in Beijing

Beijing: Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour
5.0/5 from 338 reviews · 5h · free cancellation
€70 per person
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Beijing to Xi'an See Terracotta Warriors with Bullet Train Round Trip Transfer
5.0/5 from 279 reviews · 17h
€496 per person
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Beijing Capital Airport Layover Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour
5.0/5 from 227 reviews · 5h · free cancellation
€61 per person
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All-inclusive Private Day Tour to Mutianyu Great Wall
5.0/5 from 123 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€165 per person
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Jinshanling Private Tour with Night View of Simatai and Gubei Water Town from Beijing
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Beijing :Mutianyu Great Wall and Summer Palace Private Tour
5.0/5 from 108 reviews · 8h · free cancellation
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Mutianyu Great Wall Private Day Tour With English-Speaking Driver
5.0/5 from 95 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€66 per person
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Beijing Mutianyu Great Wall Private Tour with Options
5.0/5 from 89 reviews · 6h · free cancellation
€70 per person
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Top-rated tours and experiences in Beijing, ranked by traveller rating. Prices are per person and change with date and group size.

Hotels in Beijing

维凡东悦酒店(北京鸟巢亚运村店)
4-star
€44 / night
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BaiYee Tree Hotel 北京香柏艺术酒店
4-star · 8.8/10 from 29 reviews
€51 / night
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Dequan Luxury CBD Hotel, near Guomao CBD and Jintai Lu Station
4-star · 9.2/10 from 372 reviews
€52 / night
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Beijing XinQiao Hotel
4-star · 8.3/10 from 6,474 reviews
€59 / night
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Atour Light Hotel Beijing Guang’anmen
3-star · 9.3/10 from 10 reviews
€64 / night
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Atour X Hotel Beijing Sanlitun Agricultural Taikoo Li
4-star · 8.5/10 from 40 reviews
€67 / night
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Beijing New World Center Tongpai Hotel
4-star · 8.1/10 from 641 reviews
€74 / night
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Sunworld Hotel Wangfujing
4-star · 8.4/10 from 3,946 reviews
€77 / night
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Nightly rates in Beijing for a sample two-night stay for two adults from 29 Sep 2026, cheapest first. Rates move with your dates — check availability for a live quote.

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) at a glance

IATA / ICAO
PEK / ZBAA
Serves
Beijing
Country
China
Local time now
14:17 (CST)
Time zone
Asia/Shanghai
Currency
CNY (¥)
Capital
Beijing
Coordinates
40.0801, 116.5850

Alternative airports near PEK

Straight-line distance from PEK. A nearby airport is often materially cheaper on the same route — worth checking both before booking.

Cheapest fares found from PEK right now

Updated 30 Aug 2026
DestinationAirlineStopsDepartsFrom
Vladivostok (VVO)Hainan AirlinesDirect8 Oct€161
Shanghai (SHA)Air ChinaDirect7 Sep€163
Hong Kong (HKG)Shenzhen Airlines1 stop6 Sep€166
Chongqing (CKG)Hainan AirlinesDirect10 Sep€179
Chengdu (CTU)Shenzhen AirlinesDirect18 Sep€181
Guangzhou (CAN)Hainan AirlinesDirect3 Sep€189
Sanya (SYX)Air ChinaDirect16 Sep€193
Seoul (SEL)Air ChinaDirect10 Oct€200
Shenzhen (SZX)Shenzhen AirlinesDirect4 Sep€200
Bangkok (BKK)Shenzhen Airlines1 stop3 Sep€203
Hanoi (HAN)China Eastern1 stop14 Oct€215
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Air ChinaDirect11 Oct€218
Return fares found by travellers in the last 48 hours. Prices change constantly - search for your dates to see live availability.