Full Airport Name: Beijing Capital International Airport
Beijing Capital International Airport is located in northeast of Beijing, capital of People’s Republic of China, and 25.35km from the Tiananmen Square, center of Beijing city. It is not only an aviation gateway of Beijing and a window for international communication, but also a radial center for China civil aviation network, featured in a large-scale international airport, with most important location, biggest scale, fullest facilities and busiest transportation in China.
Beijing Capital International Airport, under the administrative control of Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), officially opened on March 02nd 1958. With the development of civil aviation business and the increasing volume of passenger and cargo transportation, it was expanded in large scale. The Passenger Terminal 1, covering an area of 60,000m2, and auxiliary facilities, including parking apron and car parks, officially put into service on January 01st 1980. Terminal 1 was designed to serve 60 flights daily and 1,500 passengers at peak hours. The facilities at flight areas of the expanded Beijing Capital International Airport was meeting the 4E standards required by International Civil Aviation Organization.
With the continuous growth of quantity of international airlines to Beijing and the density of international flights, the Terminal was enlarged again from October 1995 to November 1999. The Terminal 2, covering an area of 336,000m2 and equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, officially went into operation on November 01st 1999. Terminal 2 is able to handle 26,500,000 passengers yearly and 9,210 passengers at peak hours.
Due to the excellent geographic location and service facilities at Beijing Capital International Airport, 66 domestic and foreign airline companies are participating in the operational business, including 11 domestic companies and 55 foreign companies. More than 5,000 scheduled flights are available to 88 cities in China and 69 cities abroad.
Address:Airport Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100621, China
Airport Code:PEK
Country Code:86
Telephone:(010) 6456 3220 or 4247 or 3604
Fax:(010) 6457 0487
E-mail:webmaster@bcia.com.cn
Website:www.bcia.com.cn
Flight info: http://en.bcia.com.cn/flight/flightinfo.action
Number of Terminals:2
Time Zone:GMT + 8
Location:The airport is situated 25km (16 miles) northeast of Beijing.
Transfer Between Terminals:Regular shuttle buses run between the two terminals.
Driving Directions:A dedicated Airport Expressway links PEK with the city centre.
Car Parking
Extensive parking facilities are offered on six levels in a multi-storey car park. It is equipped with electronic guide screens to assist with locating a space, but it is generally recommended that spaces are reserved in advance, as it is very busy.
Car Hire
Driving in China requires a Chinese-issued driving licence, so car rental usually includes a driver. A number of local agencies offer this service, and there is a car rental booth within the airport terminal. Recent legislation enables non-nationals to obtain temporary licences, but the major international car rental agencies are only just beginning to establish a foothold in the country. More information can be obtained from Avis China (website: www.avischina.com).
Public Transport
Rail: A new metro link to the city centre is due to open early in 2008.
Road: Bus: The Airport-City Shuttle Bus departs from outside Arrivals and takes five routes into the city: Xidan, Gongzhufen, Fangzhuang, Beijing Railway Station and Zhongguancun. The most popular route is to Xidan in central Beijing, a short walk from the Forbidden City. The shuttle also stops at some major hotels.
Taxi: Metered taxis are available at the officially designated taxi ranks. Journey time to the city centre is between 45 and 60 minutes, dependent on traffic conditions. Passengers are advised to have the destination address either written in Chinese or marked clearly on a map.
Information and Help Desks
Tourist information (tel: (010) 6456 4227 or 6456 3220) is available in the Arrivals lounge from 0830 until the end of flight operations. Hotel booking assistance is available in the arrivals hall (tel: (010) 6459 8145).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: Facilities include a bank, several bureaux de change, an ATM, telephones and a post office.
Eating and drinking: There are cafés and restaurants throughout the airport.
Shopping: There are shops in both terminals, including tax and duty-free.
Luggage: Left luggage facilities are available in both arrival and departure halls (tel: (010) 6459 8151)
Other facilities: There is a 24-hour medical centre at the airport, and a passenger changing room is available.
Conference and Business Facilities
The airport has a business centre (tel: (010) 6459 0339) with Internet access, fax and computer facilities. Business services, including fax, photocopying and computer facilities, are also available in the VIP lounges. Alternatively, there are hotels close to the airport which provide business services. These include the Airport Garden Hotel (tel: (010) 6456 3388) and the Capital Airport Hotel (tel: (010) 6456 4466).
Facilities for Disabled Travellers
The airport is accessible to disabled travellers. The Beijing Airport Ground Service Corporation can provide assistance for travellers with physical disabilities.
Hotels
The Airport Garden Hotel (tel: (010) 6456 3388), the Capital Airport Hotel (tel: (010) 6456 4562), the Jinglin Hotel Beijing (tel: (010) 6457 2626), the Sino-Swiss Hotel Beijing (tel: (010) 6456 5588; website: www.sino-swisshotel.com) and the Airport Lantian Mansion Hotel (tel: (010) 8048 9108) are located within easy reach of the airport.
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