Beijing has two international airports. Capital (PEK) is the older hub closer to the city, with Terminals 2 and 3 in use — see the Capital tab for which one you land at. Daxing (PKX), opened in 2019 about 46km south, is a single vast terminal. Check the airport code on your ticket — PEK or PKX — then use the tabs below for that airport's exact routes, fares and signs.
The Airport Express platform at Terminal 3 — board here for the city; the platform at T2 is similar. · Photo: Hermann Luyken, CC0
Follow this 首都机场线 (Capital Airport Express) sign to the platform, then transfer at 三元桥 or 东直门. · Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kids
Children 1.3m or under ride free on any Beijing rail transit line, including both airport express lines, under the citywide fare rules; over that height, they need a full-fare ticket.
Bags
Any bag over 30kg, longer than 1.8m, or wider/taller than 0.5m is barred from every Beijing rail transit line under Article 6 of the citywide Passenger Code — that includes both airport express lines. Every rider and every bag goes through a security scan at the gate, whether or not you're carrying anything.
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Fare, transfer stations and train times confirmed on the official schedule, verified Jul 2026.
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请问首都机场线（Airport Express）站怎么走？Which way to the Airport Express (首都机场线)?
请问在东直门换乘2号线怎么走？How do I transfer at 东直门 to Line 2?
出租
Official taxi
Late or night arrival, heavy luggage, family, a hotel off the subway
Terminal 3 arrivals hall — the way out toward taxi, bus and ride-hailing pickup. · Photo: かときち, CC BY 2.1
Bags
Beijing's official taxi tariff lists no separate luggage fee — whatever you're carrying, you pay only the metered fare, as long as it fits in the trunk.
What travelers report
A traveler reported being intercepted at an "Information" desk beside the taxi queue and quoted an inflated price, before insisting on the meter and getting an honestly-run ride.
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Meter rate per the published Beijing city tariff; downtown range per travel-guide reports, Jul 2026.
After the last metro, two options remain: the taxi queue, or a car booked before you land. Last train on this page: T3 22:52 · T2 23:10. You can also check a private transfer.
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请带我去这个地址，麻烦打表，谢谢。Please take me to this address and use the meter.
请问官方出租车排队在哪里？Where is the official taxi rank?
网约
Ride-hailing (DiDi / Amap)
Working data and a saved Chinese address; cost similar to a taxi
A Terminal 3 exit, signed toward baggage claim, on the way to the ride-hailing pickup zone. · Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
Fare & cautions
No fixed airport fare — the app quotes before you confirm.
In-app payment; the quote, driver and plate appear after you land.
Sources
Pickup zones per traveler and transit reports, Jul 2026.
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我刚到达，请告诉我网约车上车点在哪里。I just arrived — where is the ride-hailing pickup point?
巴士
Airport bus
A direct budget ride to a railway station or district if the subway doesn't fit
Fare
¥20–30
机场巴士 · Airport Bus北京西站 · Beijing West Railway Station北京南站 · Beijing South Railway Station朝阳站 · Chaoyang Railway Station
Fare & cautions
Fares run about ¥20–30 depending on the line; the stations above are reported at about ¥25 each.
Exact schedules weren't confirmed on an official page — check the counter board on the day. Pay cash or mobile at the counter.
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Routes and fares per a Feb 2026 transit listing.
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请问去北京西站的机场巴士在哪里买票？Where do I buy a ticket for the airport bus to 北京西站?
接送
Private transfer
A driver waits by the car, ready to load your bags — this is a generic illustration, not a photo of any specific airport.
Prefer a pre-booked pickup? Check whether a private transfer is available for your airport, date and destination. Prices, vehicle availability, waiting time and cancellation terms are shown by the provider before you pay. YouChina has not independently tested every route.
Open the airport in your map app, then set your hotel as the destination. Amap and Baidu are the reliable maps inside China; Google Maps is limited on the mainland.
Daxing is far south — the Airport Express transfers at 草桥, not Beijing Station
The Daxing Airport Express (大兴机场线) does not go to Beijing Railway Station — from 大兴机场站 (Daxing Airport Station) it runs about 19 minutes to 草桥 (Caoqiao), where you transfer to Line 10 or Line 19 to reach the city. Fares are distance-based: ¥10 within 20 km, ¥25 for 20–30 km, ¥35 beyond 30 km (¥50 business; 8折 with boarding pass: ¥8/¥20/¥28). Into the city toward 草桥, the first train is about 06:00 and the last about 23:00 (23:30 on Sundays).
Free airport bus for international arrivals — register by 31 October 2026
Through 31 October 2026, international/Hong Kong/Macau/Taiwan arrivals ride six designated airport-bus lines free by registering their boarding pass at the 北京服务 (Beijing Service) counter. Independent travelers only; daily tickets are limited. Fangshan, Yizhuang and Tiantongyuan lines are not included.
Plan before you land
Which way into Beijing from Daxing (PKX)?
Daxing is about 46km south of the city — pick by your arrival time, luggage and destination.
The metro concourse — buy at the 购票入口 (ticket-entrance) machines, then follow 大兴机场站 signs down to the platform. · Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Daxing Airport metro platform — trains run toward 草桥 (Caoqiao), where you change to Line 10 or 19. · Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Kids
Children 1.3m or under ride free on any Beijing rail transit line, including both airport express lines, under the citywide fare rules; over that height, they need a full-fare ticket.
Bags
Any bag over 30kg, longer than 1.8m, or wider/taller than 0.5m is barred from every Beijing rail transit line under Article 6 of the citywide Passenger Code — that includes both airport express lines. Every rider and every bag goes through a security scan at the gate, whether or not you're carrying anything.
Sources
Fares and the 草桥 transfer are confirmed; train times per a Jul 2026 transit source.
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请问大兴机场线怎么走？Which way to the Daxing Airport Express (大兴机场线)?
请问在草桥换乘10号线进城怎么走？How do I transfer at 草桥 to Line 10 to get into the city?
出租
Official taxi
Late or night arrival, heavy luggage, family, a hotel off the subway
Fare
¥120–280
出租车 · Taxi打表 · metered
Bags
Beijing's official taxi tariff lists no separate luggage fee — whatever you're carrying, you pay only the metered fare, as long as it fits in the trunk.
Sources
¥120–280 range per travel-guide reports, Jul 2026.
After the last metro, two options remain: the taxi queue, or a car booked before you land. Last train on this page: ≈ 23:00 (Sun ≈ 23:30). You can also check a private transfer.
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请带我去这个地址，麻烦打表，谢谢。Please take me to this address and use the meter.
请问官方出租车排队在哪里？Where is the official taxi rank?
网约
Ride-hailing (DiDi / Amap)
Working data and a saved Chinese address; cost similar to a taxi
At arrivals, follow 网约车 / E-Hailing to Gate 13 (13号门) and P1 parking level 1M; 出租车 / Taxi is signed separately to the right. · Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
The e-hailing pickup zone on P1 level 1M — wait at the numbered bay your app assigns; cars pull in alongside. · Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fare & cautions
No fixed airport fare — the app quotes before you confirm.
In-app payment; the quote, driver and plate appear after you land.
Sources
Pickup route per the airport's on-site signage, photographed Jun 2025.
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我刚到达，请告诉我网约车上车点在哪里。I just arrived — where is the ride-hailing pickup point?
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Airport bus
A direct budget ride to central Beijing, or free if you qualify for the promo
The airport bus 售票处 (ticket office) — the overhead screen shows the city bus routes; buy here before boarding. · Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
The Ground Transportation Center (GTC), where the airport buses board. · Photo: N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Fare & cautions
The line to 北京站 (Beijing Railway Station) is about ¥35–40, departing roughly every 30 minutes.
Exact schedules for other lines weren't confirmed on an official page — check the counter board on the day. Pay cash or mobile at the counter.
Sources
Fare and frequency per a Jul 2026 transit listing; free-bus promo per an official Jun 2026 Beijing government notice.
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请问去北京站的机场巴士在哪里买票？Where do I buy a ticket for the airport bus to 北京站?
接送
Private transfer
A driver waits by the car, ready to load your bags — this is a generic illustration, not a photo of any specific airport.
Prefer a pre-booked pickup? Check whether a private transfer is available for your airport, date and destination. Prices, vehicle availability, waiting time and cancellation terms are shown by the provider before you pay. YouChina has not independently tested every route.
Open the airport in your map app, then set your hotel as the destination. Amap and Baidu are the reliable maps inside China; Google Maps is limited on the mainland.
Check the airport code on your ticket. Capital (PEK) is the older hub closer to the city, using Terminals 2 and 3; Daxing (PKX), opened in 2019, is a single mega-terminal about 46 km south. They are not close to each other, so confirm PEK vs PKX before planning your route into town.
The Capital Airport Express (首都机场线) is a flat ¥25 and serves T2 and T3 (no T1 stop) — transfer at 三元桥 for Line 10 or 东直门 for Line 2/13, about 25–30 minutes to 东直门. An official taxi runs ¥100–180 (metered, ~25 km), and airport buses to stations like 北京西站 are about ¥25.
The Daxing Airport Express (大兴机场线) runs from 大兴机场站 to 草桥 in about 19 minutes (distance-priced ¥10–35), where you change to Line 10 or 19 — it does not reach Beijing Railway Station. An official taxi runs about ¥120–280 for the ~46 km trip; the 京雄城际 high-speed train reaches 北京西站 in 29 minutes for about ¥25.
Not the Daxing Airport Express metro (that's distance-priced ¥10–35). But through 31 October 2026, travelers arriving on international, Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan flights can ride six designated airport-bus lines free — register your boarding pass at the 北京服务 (Beijing Service) counter. It's a time-limited promotion, so confirm it's still running when you arrive.
From Capital (PEK, ~25 km), travel guides report about ¥100–180 to downtown; the meter is ¥13 for the first 3 km then ¥2.3/km, with a ~20% surcharge from 23:00–05:00. From Daxing (PKX, ~46 km), reports range about ¥120–280 depending on destination, plus possible expressway tolls. Both are metered — watch the meter.
Capital (PEK) is much closer — about 25 km from downtown. Daxing (PKX) is about 46 km south, so budget more time and a higher fare, whichever transport you choose.
How we verify airport routes
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If an exact fare, pickup bay, or last-train time is not confirmed on an operator page, we tell travelers to check it instead of publishing a number.
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