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Beijing Capital International Airport is located 32 km from the city center. Capital International Airport is the largest and most important airport in Beijing. There are a variety of transportation alternatives you can use to get to the airport. If you prefer to travel by road you can take a taxi, bus, or car. If you prefer to travel by rail you can either take the train or metro from the city center.

Taxi

If you take the heavy traffic conditions of the city into consideration then taxis are the fastest transportation alternative by road. Taxis are a faster way to get to the airport than buses. Taxis are easily accessible everywhere in the city and provide fast and comfortable transportation to Capital International Airport. Another advantage that taxis have is the fact that they are more reliable than other methods of transportation by road.  

Bus

Buses are another way to get to Capital International Airport. Although buses take longer to get to the airport, they are a cheaper method of transportation. Buses are the most affordable transportation alternative to get to the airport. Buses are accessible from bus stops located in most parts of the city. There are many different bus lines and routes in the city. The bus you need to take to get to Capital International Airport will vary depending on your location in the city.

Train

Trains are both an affordable and quick transportation alternative to get to Capital International Airport. Trains provide comfortable transportation from the city center to the airport. Trains from Dongzhimen and Sanyuanqiao go directly to the airport, to Terminal 2 and Terminal 3. These are express trains that make few stops. These trains are much faster than travelling by road. Trains operate every day of the week from 6:30 am to 11 pm.  

Metro

The metro is another rail system that provides fast and comfortable transportation to Capital International Airport. The metro is also an affordable option. The only disadvantage is that from certain areas in the city you might have to transfer lines to get to Capital International Airport. Therefore, remember to check the metro line routes and intersections to see where you might need to transfer lines.

Rental Car

Another way to travel by road to the airport is by renting a car. There are various rental car companies located in the city. You can rent a car and drive yourselves or rent a chauffeured vehicle if you wish.

Airport Information

Beijing Capital International Airport is one of the busiest airports in the world and the busiest airport in Asia. Capital International Airport is located 32 km from Beijing’s city center. The airport operates both international and domestic flights, connecting the entire world with China. Capital International Airport covers an extensive area and contains 3 large terminal buildings. The airport offers passengers a wide variety of services and amenities, with different facilities in each terminal.  

The airport provides free electromobile services for passengers who need assistance getting around in the airport. The business center is equipped with services such as a fax machine, photocopy machine, telephone, and internet. In case of a health emergency the airport contains a health center that provides medical services. In addition to these services the airport also has a lost and found, meeting rooms, lounges, special passenger services like wheelchairs, escorts, and free winter clothes storage area, conference and exhibition services, postal services, ATMs, dressing rooms, charging stations, and children’s play areas.

The airport also contains a rich variety of services to provide passengers with everything they might need while they wait for their flight. Venues at the airport where you can enjoy a bite to eat or something to drink include Comfort Garden, Kangzai Wonton Shop, Papa Rich, Celestial Cuisine, Avting Hong Kong Restaurant, UBC Coffee, Coolava Islands, Queens Cafe, Starbucks, KFC, Ishijah Coffee, Dio Cafe, C. Straights Cafe, Pizza Hut, The Lucky Shamrock, Viojoy Dining Hall, Flavor Tang, My Mill, Yoshinoya, Chinese Food City, Kissn Bake, Baskin-Robins, Real Kungfu Restaurant, My Mill, Dachengja, Cafe Sambal, Lei Cafe, Moggi Coffee, Jazz Island Coffee, Costa Coffee, MacDonald, Burger King, Gino Café, Muslim Restaurant, Haagen-Dazs, Phrik Thai, Bibigo, DJK Korean Restaurant, Henki Dessert and Meiyuan Dairy Snack.

Stores where you can go shopping include AIRCO Fruit Store, Tu Shi Yuan, Airco Specialty Shop, Quanjude Roast Duck 113, EVA Jewelery, Book House, 1436, CROCS, Ferranre, T100, Powerland, AIRCO Convenient Shop, AIRCO Toy, Wenxin Tea, Zhouheiya, Brightpower Books, SKAP, BMW Lifestyle, Jack Wolfskin, Canudilo, Bone China, AIRCO Galeries Lafayette, Yunhong, Blue Edge Digital, BVLGARI, Hour Passion, Chinese Gold Store, Swatch, Swarovski, Omega, Tongrentang, Breo, Camus, Franz, Kiehls, Elle Home, Crown Bags Store, Bally, Erdos, Gant, Lacoste, Jeep, Mango, Columbia, Cabrida, Max Mara, Zegna, Timberland, Nautica, Asilk, ShangaiTang and Alfred Dunhill.

Located around 13 km from the city center Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in China. However today it is a small airport serving mostly domestic flights operated by China United Airlines. The easiest transportation alternative to get to the airport is by taxi. Other methods of transportation include buses, transfer services, and rental cars.

Taxi

Taxis are a convenient transportation alternative to get to Nanyuan Airport from the city center. Taxis provide a safe and reliable method of transportation. The taxi fare and total trip time can vary depending on traffic but it usually takes around 30 minutes.

Bus

Another method of transportation to get to Nanyuan Airport is by bus. Buses are accessible from many parts of the city and they provide affordable transportation to Nanyuan Airport. The last bus stop on the route is the Xinhua Lu Nankou bus stop at the airport. Buses operate between 5 am and 10 pm.  

Transfer Services

Another way to get to Nanyuan Airport is by using your hotel’s transfer services. Certain hotels offer transfer services to guests, ensuring a comfortable journey to Nanyuan Airport. This service can be free of charge or for a fee depending on where you are staying.  

Rental Car

Renting a car is another way to get to Nanyuan Airport. There are various rental car companies located in many parts of the city. Getting to the airport by rental car is quite comfortable. You can rent a car with or without a driver depending on your preferences.

Airport Information

Located in the capital of China, Beijing, Nanyuan Airport is the oldest airport in the country. The airport was built in 1910 and was used as a military airfield. Located 13 km from the city center, Nanyuan Airport is a relatively small airport that serves regional flights to over 50 cities in the area. The airport also operates a limited number of international flights.

Since the airport is relatively small the services offered to passengers are limited. However Nanyuan Airport does contain the basic services and amenities that passengers might need before or after their flight. The airport contains two terminal buildings and a parking lot. The airport also features basic services like a lost and found, ATMs, health services, and a cafeteria.   

Transportation to Beijing Daxing International Airport from the City Center

For transportation to Beijing Daxing International Airport from the city center, which is located 46 kilometers away, by the means of public transport such as buses, high-speed trains, subway and intercity trains, you can make use of car rental and taxi services. There are also transportation possibilities to the airport, which has a broad road transportation network, from intercity bus terminals, Tianjin Cruise Port and other airports.

Transportation to the airport by taxi

Because international driving licenses are not accepted in China, foreigners mostly travel by taxi. You can find air-conditioned and large vehicles in the center of Beijing 24/7 and easily arrive at the airport. Taxi fares in Beijing are very economical, but owing to the heavy traffic of the city, transportation times and fares may differ. Moreover, it is very difficult to find a taxi during peak hours (between 07:00-09:00 and 17:00-20:00). Do not forget that it is also difficult to find a taxi in busy areas such as the Forbidden City and Wangfujing Street.

If the weather is rainy or snowy, it will be more appropriate to use public transportation instead of taxi due to heavy traffic. If you need to catch an airplane and want to take a taxi, you can also book taxis in advance.

The starting fare of a taxi journey is $1.8 for the first 3 kilometers. If your taxi exceeds this distance, $0.32 is added to the fare per km, and $0.48 after the first 15 kilometers. The tolls are paid by the passengers, and there is an increase by 20% in the fare during the night shift (23:00 - 05:00). International credit cards are not accepted in taxis; for this reason, you can make your payments in cash or by Beijing Transportation Smart Card, Wechat, Alipay and UnionPay.

In Beijing, there are fake taxis that scam tourists and passengers or charge them with extra fares; therefore, official taxis have the distinctive "TAXI" sign and license plates always start with the letter "B". In official taxis with taximeters, the brand of the taxi company and the name of the driver must be clearly shown on the dashboard. Official taxis give a receipt at the end of the trip. If this receipt is written by hand, the taxi that you have taken is most probably a fake taxi. If the taxi is fake or its taximeter does not work, you have the legal right not to pay the fare.

Most of the taxi drivers in Beijing do not speak English, so you need to write the name of your hotel or destination in Chinese.

Transportation to the Beijing city center by subway

Via the subway services used extensively in Beijing, it is possible to reach the airport in 19 minutes with the New Line passing every 10 minutes from Caoqiao Station and Daxing Xincheng Station between 06:30 and 22:30, and the ticket costs approximately $3.5.

Transportation to the airport by train

From Beijing West Railway Station, you can arrive at the airport within 20 minutes via the New Beijing-Xiong'an Intercity Railway Line. High-speed train tickets cost approximately $4.2, and you can buy your ticket at the train station or online with Chinese bank cards.

Transportation to the airport by bus

You can reach the airport in a short time from Beijing's main train stations or intercity bus terminals with the bus lines 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5, which are in service between 07:30 and 23:00 every day, besides the bus line 6, which only runs at night.

There are 4 bus lines serving to the airport from Tianjin and Langfang intercity bus terminals with ticket prices varying between $4.8 and $10.5:

Line 1: (between 07:00 and 14:00, and 150 minutes travel time) Tianjin Bus/Train Stations, Daxing Airport.

Line 2: (every hour between 08:30 and 20:30, and 90 minutes travel time) Langfang Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.

Line 3: (between 10:00 and 12:00, 18:00 and 20:00, and 180 minutes travel time) Tangshan West Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.

Line 4: (between 07:00 and 10:00, 14:00 and 17:00, and 180 minutes travel time) Baoding Bus Terminal, Daxing Airport.

The bus lines and routes over which you can reach the airport from the Beijing center are as follows:

Line 1: (07:30-23:00) Beijing Main Train Station, Daxing Airport.

Line 2: (07:30-23:00) Beijing West Railway Station, Daxing Airport.

Line 3: (07:30-23:00) Beijing South Railway Station, Daxing Airport.

Line 4: (07:30-23:00) Tongzhou, Daxing Airport.

Line 5: (07:30-23:00) Fangshan, Daxing Airport.

Line 6: (23:00-until the final flight arrives) Xuanwu Gate, Daxing Airport.

Transportation to the airport by car

You can arrive at the airport from the Beijing city center in approximately 1 hour by using three highways. The Beijing-Kaifeng G45-Beijing-Taipei G3-Beijing-Kunming G5 and Langzhuo Expressway S24 highways are connected to the airport from the eastern, central and western parts.

Langzhuo Expressway S24, which was built for easy and fast transportation to the airport, is the highway you can choose if you are in a hurry, since it greatly shortens the time.

You can get to the city center from the Sabiha Gökçen Airport using the TEM highway and following the exit and street signs. The airport is also accessible by city buses and Havataş shuttles. If you want to leave your car at the airport there is an outdoor parking lot and a multi-story parking lot. There are also some private parking facilities located around the airport.  

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Sabiha Gökçen Airport and central locations in the city like Taksim on the European side and Kadikoy and Yenisahra on the Anatolian side. The shuttle buses provide quick and comfortable transportation to and from the airport every 30 minutes.

Marmaray

The Marmaray is a faster alternative for those living on the European side in particular. You can take a taxi or bus to the Kartal metro stop, then get on the metro and continue in the Kadıköy direction. Get off at Ayrılık Çeşmesi and transfer to the Marmaray where you can cross to the European side of the city at the Yenikapı station. From Yenikapı, which is a major station for the metro, buses, and ferries, you can reach many central locations on the European side of the city. Sea buses and ferries to various places in the Marmara Region like Bandırma, Yalova, Avşa, Bursa and Çınarcık depart from the Yenikapı İDO pier. Moreover, you can travel with your vehicle on the ferries.

Bus

You can get to the city center from Sabiha Gökçen Airport by bus.

Lines that operate between the airport and central locations in the city are as follows:  E3 - 4.Levent - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E9 - Bostancı - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E10 - Kadıköy - Kurtköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E11 - Kadıköy - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, E18 - Altunizade - Ümraniye - Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 16S - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport - Metrobus Uzuncayır, KM20 - Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, KM22 - Cevizli - Kartal Metro - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, 132H Pendik YHT - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and 122H - 4.Levent - Yenişehir - Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport.

By getting off at the Kadiköy or Bostanci piers you can take a boat to Istanbul’s Princes’ Islands, like Buyukada, Heybeliada, Burgazada and Kinaliada.

Metro

From the airport you can take a bus or taxi to the Kartal metro station and get on the Kadikoy-Kaynarca line in the Kadikoy direction.

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from various rental agencies at the airport. You can also return your rental vehicle to rental agencies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation. 

You can get to the city center from Atatürk Airport, located on the European side of Istanbul, by taxi, airport shuttles, metro, bus, private transportation services or your personal car. The most important factor to consider when picking your means of transportation to reach the city center is the traffic. Using alternative means of transportation, like a combination of taxi, metro or metrobus, during rush hour will save time.

Taxi

The fastest and most convenient way to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport is by taxi. However, when taking a taxi the most important factor to consider is the traffic. If you’re in a hurry and don’t want to lose time we suggest taking a taxi to a certain point and then transferring to the metro or metrobus. This way you can avoid traffic, even during rush hour. Some taxis accept credit card payments. If you want to pay using your credit card make sure to indicate this before hand to the driver and get in a vehicle that accepts credit card payments.

Havabus

The Havabus shuttle buses provide transportation between Atatürk Airport and central locations in the city. The Havatas shuttles provide service to and from Taksim and Yenikapi IDO Pier every 30 minutes.

Bus

You can use public buses to get to the city center from Atatürk Airport. Using the istanbulkart (smart card for fare payment), this is the most economical alternative. From the airport you can use the TH-1 bus to get to Taksim and the YH-1 bus to get to Yenikapi. From Taksim and Yenikapi you can transfer to the metro to reach other central districts.   

Metro

One of the fastest alternatives to get to the city center is by metro. Using the metro station that is located in the airport you can easily reach various parts of the city like Yenikapı, Aksaray, Fatih, Topkapı, and Esenler. If you’re planning on continuing your journey to a different city by bus, the metro goes to the Esenler Bus Station.  

Rental Cars

You can get to the city center by renting a car from rental agencies such as AVIS, Budget, or Europcar both at the airport or various locations in the city like Beşiktaş, Taksim, Kadıköy, Bostancı and Bakırköy. You can also return your rental vehicle to the offices of the aforementioned companies located in the city. If you are traveling between multiple places make sure to specify your vehicle pick up and drop off location when making your reservation.