[2025 Beijing Airport] Travel Guide for Beijing Capital International Airport (Updated Aug)

This trip was a flight experience from Tokyo Haneda to Bangkok, Thailand via Beijing on Air China. Below are the details of each flight and transit. ⸻ Flight 1: Tokyo Haneda to Beijing (CA182) First, CA182 from Tokyo Haneda was a spacious A330 aircraft. The seats were new, the space was comfortable, and the in-flight entertainment system was also excellent! 🎬 I was able to enjoy many movies, and the time during the flight flew by. In addition, there was an in-flight LAN service, so I was able to enjoy various content such as the latest movies and music 📱. The in-flight meal was very delicious, and on the first flight I chose "Yu Xiang Rou Si". It is a nice point that you can enjoy delicious Chinese food during the flight with a rich flavor unique to China 🍽️. ⸻ Transit in Beijing In Beijing, the transfer at T3 terminal was very smooth. There was no need to collect my baggage, so I immediately followed the staff's instructions and the signs to the gate for my next flight. I presented my travel documents and the ticket for my next flight and went through security again. There was plenty of time to wait, so I also had time to enjoy shopping at the duty-free shop🛍️. ⸻ Flight 2: Beijing to Bangkok (CA979) The next flight, CA979 from Beijing to Bangkok, was also a comfortable flight on a spacious A330 aircraft. I enjoyed the new seats, the in-flight entertainment system, and the continued use of the in-flight LAN service🎵. On this flight, I chose "Sichuan Feng Shui Braised Beef". This was also an authentic Chinese dish, and the rich flavor made for a luxurious moment during the flight🍜. ⸻ Overall rating Overall, Air China's flights were very cost-effective and provided a comfortable air journey😊. The great thing about this flight is that it is reasonably priced at under 20,000 yen, and offers generous baggage allowance, in-flight meals, and free entertainment. In addition, the transfer in Beijing was very convenient, so I would definitely like to use this service again in the future. 🌟 That concludes my review of this flight. I look forward to this comfortable service again next time! #TransportationRelatedInformation #BeijingCapitalAirport #AirChina #TransfersInChina #TransfersInBeijing

#GetDiscountNotRelyingOnLuck ReviewBeijing Capital International Airport After getting off the plane, follow the arrivals sign and you will see a fingerprint scanner on the left. There are a lot of lines. Press start, insert your passport, and the machine will speak Thai to you. Then follow the steps. On the opposite side of the machine, there will be a table for filling out an entry form. They don't hand it out on the plane (Air China doesn't hand it out, but TG does). It's easy to fill out and doesn't ask many questions. I recommend taking it to the immigration line to fill it out because the immigration line is very long. Continue walking along the path and you will see immigration on the left. Our plane landed early, the line was long + only 5 channels were open and it was slow. Just waiting here took more than an hour (the line was much shorter than in Japan and Singapore, but much slower). After going through immigration, you will see a small train station connecting the terminals. The plane landed at T3E. We had to take it to T3C to get our bags. When you get off the train and walk out, you will see the baggage carousel. There is no big screen here showing the flights of each carousel. You have to walk around and look for it yourself. Usually, there will be a screen showing the flight that you are landing on and which carousel your bags are leaving from. After getting your bags, you will go through the scanner. This is very fast. The total time from landing to arrival is about 1.45 hours. After this, choose a convenient way to enter the city. It is easy to use the airport express train or taxi. Follow the signs. If you call Didi for T3, go to the 1st floor, T2 to wait in the parking building because there is no parking lot that can be called online. You should also tell the driver clearly where you are waiting. For the airport express train, follow the signs (same floor). They are in different buildings. Exit the baggage claim area, walk to the left, there will be a walkway to another building. Go through the building door, walk diagonally to the right. In front of the entrance, there is an automatic ticket machine and a room to sell Yikatong top-up cards (used in Beijing), TU Card (or Hutong Card, usable nationwide, but can only be topped up in Beijing). The train fare is ¥25. Get off at Dongzhimen or Beixinqiao Station, depending on which station you change to. That's the end of the review.

Love the peaceful place here

This is inside the restricted area of ​​Beijing Capital International Airport. There is a garden inside the airport, which was very relaxing. Unfortunately I couldn't go outside the airport because I was in transit, but I had fun exploring. Next time I'd like to go outside the airport.

Air China Business Class Boarding Report 2 (Short-haul) Airbus A330 Beijing → Osaka Transiting at Beijing Capital International Airport, which has a bad reputation online. Contrary to the information, I was able to leave the restricted area in about 20 minutes, and I was very satisfied. It was true that I had to take out all the batteries and liquids, which was a bit of a hassle, but the baggage check wasn't that strict. Maybe because it was early in the morning, there weren't that many people in the airport, so I was able to spend the time comfortably. I thought that it would be fine to go via Beijing again next time. And, despite using business class, for some reason I was also able to use the first-class lounge, which was a mysterious feature. The lounge was very spacious and had a wide variety of food and drinks, which was nice. The Air China lounge also accepts Priority Pass, so I think it's good that you can use it even if you're using economy class. I may have been lucky this time, but I wonder if that's true. I'll try a good-value economy class trip sometime. As for the cabin, despite the short flight of 2 hours and 10 minutes, the seat pitch was as wide as on long-haul flights, and the seats could be folded into full flat seats. It was a great seat that was too good for such a short distance. As with the long-haul flight from Frankfurt to Beijing, the flight attendants' service was good, and the cabin and atmosphere were calm. The in-flight meals were average (obviously inferior to Japanese airlines). Personally, I'm keeping a close eye on future developments. The connection to Beijing is convenient! I'm rooting for Air China!! #overseastravel

This is one of Beijing's most modern and capacious airports. It is a highly clean airport that serves all types of tourists traveling to various destinations across the world. For the desire to arrive and comprehend directions, there were signs written in both Chinese and English. When you arrive, there is friendly staff waiting to guide you around and a comprehensive security check at the door. They are swift and first to prevent delaying the arrival of the mission. The airport has specialists on hand to help you get to your destination; they will advise you on the best transportation to your hotel comfortably. #solotravel #beijing #capitalairport #capital #airport #aviation #aeroflot #airplanes #flight #airportintravel

Vey clean and comfortable for transit hotel at the airport.

fast train is the best way for going different places

#chinatravel #august2025 #bestairport #china As China’s premier international airport, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) serves as a major global aviation hub with extensive domestic and international connectivity. It operates three major terminals and connects Beijing seamlessly with cities across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond. Whether you’re arriving in China for business or beginning a transcontinental adventure, PEK offers a world-class travel experience with the efficiency, safety, and scale expected of a leading global airport. 🌟 Terminal 3: A Modern Marvel Terminal 3 (T3) — one of the world’s largest airport terminals — showcases cutting-edge architectural design and the pinnacle of Chinese aviation infrastructure. Spacious, sleek, and infused with cultural elements, T3 provides travelers with an efficient and comfortable transit environment. 🧳 What to Expect • 🛍️ Duty-Free Shopping: International and luxury brands available in T2 & T3 • ☕ Dining & Cafés: From Chinese cuisine to Western fast food and artisan coffee • 💼 Business Services: VIP lounges, workspaces, and business centers

📍Trip Overview A Glimpse of Beijing Transit Sightseeing

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Cathay Pacific was delayed for about two hours on our return flight... Waiting for food

#JulyTravelSupport #BeijingStarbucks Beijing Starbucks not only offers delicious coffee, but also has a wider variety of merchandise than I expected. In particular, they offer mugs, plastic tumblers, and insulated tumblers, ranging from boldly colored to warm pastel tones. If you're looking for designs you won't find anywhere else in Korea, check out Beijing Starbucks. I highly recommend the beautiful cup designs. 📍Beijing Starbucks

What do you do at the airport when you're transiting and don't have enough time to sightsee after entering the country? A two-hour transit is fine, but three to five hours seems like a long time to spend at the airport, right? 😂 So, I'd love to hear what you do to kill time when you're transiting for three to five hours! Also, I'd love to hear about any fun things to do at each airport, like, "There's so much to do at XX airport!" ✨ #CommentCircle

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) masterfully blends cutting-edge architecture with timeless Chinese design elements. Its soaring terminal features: - Cultural Showcases: A special exhibition commemorating the 75th anniversary of the PRC, alongside rotating art installations - Traveler-Centric Design: Clear multilingual signage, abundant charging stations, and efficient shuttle services - Retail Oasis: Duty-free shops offering everything from premium cosmetics to traditional handicrafts The airport's harmonious balance of streamlined efficiency and cultural authenticity creates a uniquely Chinese gateway experience. #chinatravel#travel #couplestrip #thingstodo #china

📍 Xiaolongbao…Warm from Beijing! 🥟✨ Today, I have something delicious to recommend~ Xiaolongbao with thin dough, full filling, and the soup in each piece is sooo good 🍜💖 Bite it and it melts in your mouth. No need to say much…just looking at the picture makes my mouth water 😋 🌨️Winter in Beijing and hot Xiaolongbao are a perfect match! If you come to visit, don't forget to look for the shop in the back alley. It's just as delicious as a restaurant~

An international airport located in Chaoyang and Shunyi districts in Beijing. Terminal 3, completed in 2008, is mainly used by Star Alliance and One World airlines, and is divided into three buildings: 3-C (main building, check-in counters, domestic flights), 3-D (domestic flights satellite), and 3-E (international flights). The photo shows 3-C, with its beams and pillars painted a vermilion color reminiscent of China. It is about 30 minutes by subway, bus, or taxi from the city center. It is closer and more convenient than the newly built Daxing International Airport. #China #ChinaTrip #ChinaTourism #Beijing #BeijingTrip #BeijingTourism #BeijingCapitalInternationalAirport

📍 Itinerary Overview 🚩 Sightseeing Route 🏖️ Must-Visit Attractions 🚇 Transportation 📷 Photo Spots 🍜 Local Cuisine 🏠 Accommodation 💡 Tips

🗺️🗺️ [Itinerary] Day 1: Day 2: 📍📍 [Must-Visit Attractions] 🥘🥘 [Must-Try Food] 🏠🏠 [Accommodation ] 1.China National Convention Center 📷📷 [Photo Spots] 📣📣 [Tips]

I was on a quick business trip and didn't expect to change my itinerary at the last minute. Fortunately, Trip.com's super convenient app helped me get a quote instantly, and it also provided a new itinerary quickly after I confirmed it. Trip.com is really great!

What an amazing airport and wonderful sunny day

This is a food court on the 2nd floor of the general area of Beijing Airport. From Laojiang, a traditional beef noodle restaurant that opened in 1958, to Xiaolongbao, Chinese food specialty stores like dim sum, and KFC, there are menus that adults and children can eat. In particular, you can see the entire airport, so the atmosphere is very good, and the staff is friendly, and the dumplings I ate here were really delicious. #JulyTravelSupport #BeijingTravel

#BeijingCapitalInternationalAirport #GreatWall I arrived at Beijing Capital Airport, but my next flight was still 16 hours away... "I'm a little nervous about going outside, and I'm not very good at Chinese or English. I'm wondering how I'll get around the airport..." I discovered a free transit tour! It was located on the arrivals floor of Terminal 3, next to MANNAR COFFEE. There was a sign advertising the tour, so I decided to give it a try. ⸻ [Tour Schedule] Registration begins at 6:30 AM. After presenting my passport and the boarding time of my next flight, I entered the necessary information on trip.com and completed my reservation. Departing at 7:20 AM 🚌, we headed to the Great Wall by bus. On the bus, our guide explained the Great Wall in English. The journey took about an hour and a half. Watching the scenery outside the window change from urban to natural, I arrived before I knew it. ⸻ [9:00-10:30] Free Stroll Along the Great Wall The tour includes admission, and you even get a free ticket! 🥺 It was foggy that day, but the magnificent scenery still blew me away. "Who could have imagined that people built something so incredible?" I was deeply moved as I climbed the steep slopes, and it was a wonderful memory. ⸻ 10:30 We regrouped and returned to the airport by bus, ending the tour. ⸻ Result: I was so satisfied, I couldn't believe it was free. It was amazing to be able to have such a valuable experience in such a short time, rather than just killing time at the airport. I wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone with a long transit time in Beijing!! I hope this information is helpful!!

The Lounge is located at Beijing Capital Airport T3. There is a lot of food here and it is open for ordering during the morning, lunch and dinner. But if anyone comes outside of these times, there are also snacks, fruit snacks, and various drinks available. Don't be afraid of being hungry. And here there are a lot of seats, many zones to choose from, very private. Anyone who comes to the airport and has a long time here, I recommend this Lounge. #Get a discount without relying on luck

The lounge at Terminal 2 of Beijing airport is quite remarkable. One of its standout features is the availability of four comfortable beds, which are offered on a first-come, first-served basis—ideal for travelers looking to catch up on some rest. The staff here are exceptionally friendly and fluent in English, making communication easy and pleasant. While fresh food options are limited, there is still a selection of snacks and light meals available to keep you satisfied. Best of all, the lounge is open around the clock, providing a welcoming retreat at any hour for weary travelers.

Received my Hogwarts letter & sipped on Butterbeer! 🦉✉️🪄 - Encountered Raptors 🦖 - Met the Minions 🍌 - Bumblebee saved my life 🦾 I danced with King Julian on Sunset Boulevard 🕺🏽✨ - Learnt how to train some dragons 🐉 & became a Kung Fu Master with Po! 🥋🐼 - UNIVERSAL STUDIOS BEIJING IS THE EPITOME OF FUN 🤩 🚌 Getting There - The Universal Global Resort has a FREE shuttle bus to and from Universal studios which makes it super convenient - Leaves at 7:30am / 8:30am & returns at 21:30. Didi / Taxi fares are around ¥20 from the Global Village / ¥120 from Beijing Capital Airport. 🎢 Attractions - Universal Studios Beijing has Harry Potter Wizarding World, Jurassic World, Transformers, Minion Land, Kung Fun Panda Adventures, Water world & How to train your dragon with high speed rollercoasters, fun photo ops & Plenty of fun rides. 📍🏡 Hotels - Floral Hotel Jinxitang was absolutely amazing, great location and affordable. 🛍️ Shopping - City Walk Universal Studios