The Beijing Capital International Airport, covering an area of about 900 hectares (2,224 acres), is located in the northeastern suburb, Shunyi District, Beijing of People's Republic of China. Built in 1968, the airport is approximately 30 kilometers (18.6 miles) from the center of the Beijing. It is the largest international airports in China and one of the busiest in the world.

 

   By the end of 2006, there are 127 domestic and 172 international air routes in the capital airport, and its passenger throughput goes top ten in the world in 2006. Due to its important geographical position, Beijing Capital International Airport has attracted 78 airlines (15 domestic and 63 international).More than 5,000 scheduled flights are available to 88 cities in China and 69cities abroad.

   The Beijing airport is the only international airport in China with two runways of 4E level, and it has quality facility serving for the passenger or cargo transport.  It is easily accessible to disabled travelers and the Beijing Airport Ground Service Corporation can provide very good assistance for travelers with physical disabilities. As China opens, expanding foreign relations, the number of flights and the number of passengers served increases steadily.

 

   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.

 

   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.

 

   Important notice: The 10 Yuan airport expressway taxi toll is your responsibility.
Ticket Booking Office of CAAC is located at No. 15, Changan Xi Jie. There are special windows for foreign passengers (you must present valid documents when buying tickets).
Capital International Airport Consultation: (010) 64563604

   Airport shuttle bus and taxi provide you very convenient transportation.