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Beijing Daxing International Airport to Beijing — Transport Guide 2026

Beijing Daxing (PKX) is Beijing's second airport, opened 2019 — 46 km south of central Beijing (further than PEK). Daxing Express metro is fastest to central. Didi Chuxing dominates ride-share (Uber left China 2016).

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Last updated: 2026-08

By AirConnect Editorial
Cheapest
Daxing Express metro CNY 35 (~$5)
Fastest
Daxing Express metro (19 min to Caoqiao)

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Daxing Airport Express

metro · Best for: Fastest + best value
Cost
CNY 35 (~$5)
Time
19 min to Caoqiao
Frequency
Every 8-10 min
Direct to Caoqiao station, then transfer to Metro Line 10 (city centre 30 min).

Didi Chuxing

ride share · Best for: Direct to hotel
Cost
CNY 100-160 ($14-22)
Time
50-90 min traffic
Frequency
On-demand
Didi is dominant. Uber does NOT operate in China.

Airport taxi

taxi · Best for: Late arrivals + luggage
Cost
CNY 150-220 ($21-30) fixed
Time
50-90 min
Frequency
On-demand
Insist on meter. Airport surcharge CNY 10 is legit. Foreign cards do NOT work — bring CNY or Alipay Tour Pass.

Airport shuttle (Line 1-5)

bus · Best for: Budget travellers going to specific city zones
Cost
CNY 30-45 (~$4-6)
Time
60-100 min
Frequency
Every 30 min
Runs 05:30-23:00. Multiple lines to different Beijing districts.

Scam warning

FOREIGN CARDS DO NOT WORK: taxis + street vendors + most metros do not accept Visa/Mastercard. Set up Alipay Tour Pass or WeChat Pay Tourist BEFORE arriving.

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

Getting out of Beijing (PKX)

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

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Our pick

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 Daxing International Airport from Beijing?
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX) is 46 km from Beijing city centre.
What is the cheapest way from PKX to Beijing?
Daxing Express metro CNY 35 (~$5)
What is the fastest way from PKX to Beijing?
Daxing Express metro (19 min to Caoqiao)