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China - Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
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| Full name: | Beijing Capital International Airport |
| Location: | The airport is situated 17 miles (28km) north of Beijing. |
| Time: | Local time is GMT +8. |
| Contacts: | Tel: +86 (0)10 6454 1100 |
| Transfer between terminals: | A shuttle bus service runs between the two terminals. |
| Transfer to the City: | Beijing's transport system was revamped for the 2008 Olympic
Games. Shuttle buses run regularly to the city centre (about 45
minutes), Beijing Railway Station and major hotels. Metered taxis
are also available, but it is recommended that passengers have
their destination written in Chinese to avoid confusion. Travelling
time to the city is about an hour. |
| Car rental: | Car rental is available at the airport. |
| Airport Taxis: | Taxis from Beijing Capital International Airport are metered and should be about US$12 to most hotels but fees vary. Tips are not expected. The 17 miles (28km) should take about 40 minutes to drive. Avoid taxi drivers that approach customers and instead wait in the taxi line and insist on using the meter. |
| Facilities: | There are several bureaux de change, a bank and ATMs, as well as
telephones, tourist information, numerous shops and duty free, and
a business centre with Internet access. A food corridor provides a
range of eating and drinking options, while an entertainment centre
offers everything from films to Chinese massage. Facilities for the
disabled are good, but passengers should contact their airlines in
advance for more information. |
| Parking: | There is a multi-storey car park with ample capacity. |
| Departure tax: | ¥90 (international flights), ¥50 (domestic). |
| Website: | en.bcia.com.cn |
