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Beijing Capital International Airport to Beijing — Transport Guide 2026

Beijing Capital (PEK) is northeast of central Beijing. The Capital Airport Express is a designated airport line with a fixed fare of CNY 25, set by the Beijing Municipal Commission of Development and Reform since it opened in 2008; it is outside the subway’s distance-based fares. Airport shuttle buses run to several city districts.

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Last updated: 2026-10

Built from the operators' own pages listed under Sources, read on 12 October 2026.

Cheapest
Capital Airport Express (CNY 25)
Fastest
Capital Airport Express

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Capital Airport Express

metro · Best for: Fastest into the city
Cost
CNY 25 fixed
Time
Check Beijing Subway
Frequency
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Connects with the Beijing subway in the city.

Airport shuttle buses

bus · Best for: Direct to specific districts
Cost
Check the routes at the airport
Time
Depends on traffic
Frequency
Check the routes
Some routes were adjusted in December 2024.

Taxi from the official rank

taxi · Best for: Door to door with luggage
Cost
Metered
Time
Depends on traffic
Frequency
On demand

Pre-booked private transfer

private transfer · Best for: A fixed price before you land
Cost
Price shown when you book
Time
Depends on traffic
Frequency
Book ahead
Driver meets you in arrivals; useful without a Chinese phone number.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

No queues, no scam risk. Driver meets you inside arrivals with your name. Price locked before you fly.

Getting out of Beijing (PEK)

Skip the taxi rank and lock in your fare before you land.

Pre-book a fixed-price transfer

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Driver waits at arrivals with your name, tracks your flight, and the price you see is the price you pay. English-speaking, fixed price. No surge, no haggling at 2am.

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Frequently asked

How far is Beijing Capital International Airport from Beijing?
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) is 32 km from Beijing city centre.
What is the cheapest way from PEK to Beijing?
Capital Airport Express (CNY 25)
What is the fastest way from PEK to Beijing?
Capital Airport Express

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Read on 12 October 2026. Fares and timetables change; check with the operator before you travel.