What are the main Beijing airports, and how do I get from them to central Beijing?
The main international airport in Beijing is Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). Nearly all flights from the US to Beijing will arrive at PEK. Beginning October 2019, a new international airport in Beijing, the Beijing Daxing International Airport, will be open and serving both domestic and international flights.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK): The PEK airport is Beijing’s main international airport, located about 20 miles from the city center. It has three terminals—Terminal 2 and 3 service international flights. It’s a busy airport, so leave 3-3.5 hours to get through security and customs.
The easiest way to get downtown from the Beijing airport is via the Airport Express train. It arrives every 15 minutes at both Terminal 2 and 3. A one-way ticket costs 25 RMB ($3.50). You can also take a taxi, which takes 1-1.5 hours and costs about 100-150 RMB ($14-21 USD).